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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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Seasonal Reflections

Ash Wednesday: Streaming Live From Father Peyton Center

Please join us tomorrow, February 14, online at noon EST, to be part of our special streamed Ash Wednesday Mass. You don’t have to be a member of Facebook to participate. Just follow this link. Perhaps you’ve been a Catholic your whole life and simply go get ashes because you always have. Perhaps you’re

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Strengthening family unity

Have you got Jesus in your Boat? Family Reflection Video

“Row, row, row your boat … Gently down the stream.” Remember this song from your childhood?

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“Ephphatha” - Be Opened!

Like the man in today’s reading, sometimes we can be “deaf” … to Jesus, our friends, our family members and people in need. Ephphatha is the call for us today and every day.

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Holy lives of inspiration

The More We Have, the Less We Are: Family Reflection Video

“Sisters and brothers, watch how you live. Your lives may be the only gospel your listeners will ever read.” – Servant of God Dom Hélder Câmara

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Love thy Neighbor

Christ Lives in Me: Family Reflection Video

The conversion of Saint Paul and his example of apostolic zeal and courage inspires us to return to God and be active instruments in the spread of the Gospel.

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Holy lives of inspiration

God of Surprises: Family Reflection Video

Today’s Gospel reminded me of my own call to the priesthood. Sometimes all it takes is a simple leap of faith.

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