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Reflections of Family and Faith

"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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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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inspiration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

She was born to a Mohawk Father and a Christian Algonquin Mother in 1656. Her mother gave her a sense of the living God … and her greatest wish was to know and please God.

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Reconciliation  |  family  |  forgiveness

Family Reflection Video: Jesus Can Heal Family Ruptures

Sadly, family ruptures are pervasive. How can a family bring about a happy ending to their own shattering story?

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peace  |  strength and hope  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: God’s Touch Heals

We heard today that all was not well in Abraham’s household. It was a messy family situation not unlike some family situations today.

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