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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C.

Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C. is from the Northeast India Province of Holy Cross. A native of Kerala, Father Jilson has been serving in a parish and school ministry since his ordination twelve years ago. He joins the Family Rosary team as an Assistant, while he works to study Pastoral Counseling in the Boston area. With a personal devotion to Mother Mary, Father Jilson is thrilled to be working to enhance family prayer through the Rosary. And if you ever need a listening ear or want to play a board game, Father Jilson’s your guy!

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Feast of St. Anthony: Family Reflection Video

Saint Anthony can help find what is lost.

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Love thy Neighbor

Love of God and Neighbor: Family Reflection Video

Loving yourself is the first step to loving others.

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Sacrifice for Christ’s Sake: Family Reflection Video

Remain faithful to the Savior and His little flock.

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Love thy Neighbor

Keep Salt in Yourselves: Family Reflection Video

Why would we want to be more like salt?

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Love thy Neighbor

A Love that Transcends Human Comprehension: Family Reflection Video

"You can go," said the officer, "but it's not worth it. Your friend is probably killed, and you will throw your own life away."

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A Promise to Cherish: Family Reflection Video

We have the consoling Promise of Jesus, “I will be with you forever.” But now he says he has to go away?

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