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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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inspiration  |  saints  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: The Power of their Witness

Many of our brothers and sisters around the world who profess belief in Jesus and the Catholic Church have been denounced and killed because of their faith. We may never find ourselves in such a situation but learning about their stories can strengthen our own faith.

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The Sacraments  |  celebration

Family Reflection Video: The Presentation of Mary

Have you ever thought about what Mary was like as a child? We know a lot about Mary’s adult life raising Jesus, but there is little we know about her younger years.

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inspiration  |  sorrowful

Family Reflection Video: Jesus, You Cried for Me

It is difficult to imagine. Jesus cried. Jesus wept. Not tears of weakness but rather tears of compassion for you and me.

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inspiration  |  saints  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Do Something Beautiful for God

How could I have missed it? I must admit the multiple encounters initially irritated me. Then my eyes were opened!

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inspiration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Hearts that Seek the Lord

God makes every effort to seek out those of us who have lost our way. He doesn’t give up on us.

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celebration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: For All the Saints

It’s a glorious day to celebrate the Feast of All Saints! You might ask … who are the saints that we honor today? They are all around us: our parents, sisters and brothers, relatives and friends from every nation of every race and tongue. They are the people who long to see the face of God.

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