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

Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C.

Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C. is Chaplain at the Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA. Before coming to Holy Cross Family Ministries he served as a teacher and a parish priest. He also served for six years as a General Assistant of the Congregation in Rome, Italy. Originally from Fall River, MA, Father Leo grew up with eight siblings. Gifted with several languages, he is able to serve the Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian communities. When he's not greeting everyone who comes to the Father Peyton Center, you can find him regularly reading newspapers!

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mercy  |  sacrifice  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Saint Maximilian Kolbe

More than ever, the evil of addiction is tearing families apart.

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Faith  |  Jesus  |  parent

Family Reflection Video: You Raise Me Up

Jesus reaches out to catch us as though we are taking our first steps.

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Faith  |  grace  |  power

Family Reflection Video: Christ’s Light Shines Among Us

Blinding joy, goodness and holiness illuminate the faces of those who live for God.

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Mysteries  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: God Gives, We Take Away

Most of our encounters with God are mere whispers … are you listening?

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patience  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: Patience Obtains Everything

The famous words on the base of the Statue of Liberty welcome people from all over the world who seek refuge and new hope. What do they have in common with what Jesus is teaching us today?

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acceptance  |  neighbor  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: The Cost of Discipleship

What do swimming lessons have to do with the sanctity of life?

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