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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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Is Heaven a Glorified Earth? - Family Reflection Video

In the film, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter; there is a startling sequence. A deaf man named Mr. Singer asks a young girl: "How does music sound?" The smiling teenager stands in front of him so that he can read her lips. She also gestures with her hands and her body. But nothing works. The young girl tries everything she can to convey what music is to the deaf man, but all to no avail.

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What Does God Want us to Leave? Family Reflection Video

People who encountered Jesus experienced a U-turn in their lives. The rich Lazarus became a generous donor. The sinful woman at the well became a herald of the Gospel. The disciples who had been witnessing such U-turns had their concerns.

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What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind? Family Reflection Video

One day, a man glances through the newspaper and finds his name in the obituary section. The newspaper had printed his name erroneously. When he regains his composure, he reflects on the newspaper report, which read, “The Dynamite King Dies.” Because he invented dynamite, the obituary also said, “he was the merchant of death.” He began to ask himself, “Is this how I want people to remember me?”

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Unleash the Power of the Holy Spirit - Family Reflection Video

Two friends went to Niagara Falls. They viewed the expansiveness of the falls from above. Then they went below, where they heard the water roar, as it tumbled over the edge and hit the rocks. As they stood there in awe and wonder, one said, “This has got to be the most unused source of power in the world.”

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Do We Miss the Obvious? Family Reflection Video

Detective Sherlock Holmes’ associate Dr. Watson is brilliant, but he often misses the obvious. Once, Holmes and Watson are on a camping trip. In the middle of the night, Holmes wakes up, nudges Watson, and says, “Look up and tell me what you see.” Watson replies, “I see millions of stars.” “And what do you conclude from that, Watson?” asks Holmes.

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The Bread of Life and What It Means: Family Reflection Video

The Bread of Life involves our senses, our feelings, and our memories. On an unfortunate day, some teenagers had verbally assaulted a nine-year-old girl on her way to school. When she went home crying, her mother was baking. She found the house filled with the aroma of fresh-baked bread; and a piece for her on the table with some homemade strawberry jam. Her mother was right there, ready with her usual hug.

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