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

Father Jim Phalan, C.S.C.

Father James Phalan, C.S.C., is a Catholic priest, member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and was the former director of Family Rosary USA. He served as a missionary for many years, traveling the globe as part of the Family Rosary team to help people come to Jesus through Mary. He is currently stationed at Lourdes in France.

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Return to the Church  |  Strengthening family unity

Fatima's Messages Still Challenge Us

Tomorrow we celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, the most well-known Marian feast of this “Month of Mary.” The message from Fatima is a great message of hope. Yet a hope that is not naïve to real challenges that we must face together with the Lord.

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Charisms of Holy Cross

The Cross, Our Only Hope

Welcome back friends. The third charism of the congregation of Holy Cross is: The Cross, Our Only Hope. I'm going to reflect on this charism in two parts. This week I'd like to spend our short time together thinking about the The Paschal Mystery.

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Why pray?

HOPE: Family Reflection Video

I’d like to share a poem with you, written by Emily Dickenson...

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Seasonal Reflections

May is Mary's Month: Resources to Help Your Family Celebrate

May is Mary's month! However, you might ask, WHY?

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Holy lives of inspiration

The Fire of Love: Family Reflection Video

St. Catherine of Siena was a truly extraordinary human being; a mystic of the highest level while at the same time, one of the most influential persons in Europe of her day.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Signs: Family Rosary Reflection

The Lord understands the weakness of our faith. Yet this life we live now is meant to be a journey of growing and deepening faith. So He gives us many signs along the way! We need to have our eyes open to see them!

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