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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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Family Reflection Video: The Presentation of Jesus to the World

We know the three wise men’s story bringing frankincense, gold, and myrrh to the new born king. But what we don’t often read about is the message they carry for us. The importance of these men is more than the gifts they bring …

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Family Reflection Video: Go to Saint Joseph

Have you ever heard about the man who felt like he wasn’t worthy of God’s grace? He went on to use what little he had to lead others to Saint Joseph and the healing miracles of Christ.

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Family Reflection Video: Look, it’s the Lamb of God!

What are you looking for? Something more than life is currently offering you? Then you can relate to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

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Family Reflection Video: Walking with Jesus

Have you ever heard the saying that you can’t really understand another person unless you walk a mile in their shoes? Walking in someone else’s shoes is an opportunity to get to know who that person is, what their challenges are, how they think, and what they believe.

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Family Reflection Video: Escaping the Fowler’s Snare

Thinking about Psalm 124, “Our soul has been rescued like a bird from the fowler’s snare,” reminded me of my playful schemes as an innocent child.

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Family Reflection Video: When Joy is Interrupted

Joyful greetings. Joyful music. Joyful decorations. But what if you’re still having a difficult time being joyful this holiday season?

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