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Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C.

Father Pinto Paul C.S.C., ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1999, worked with tribal populations in northeast India as a missionary for ten years. In 2010 he came to the US for further studies. While working as a campus minister at Stonehill College, he assisted pastors in local parishes, led seminars and workshops for teachers and students in the US and earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Boston College and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Lesley University, Cambridge. He is currently working as the International Director of the Boston-based Holy Cross Family Ministries with missions in 18 countries.

Love thy Neighbor | Seasonal Reflections

Bless One Another With Kindness This Thanksgiving

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. November 26th, 2020

This Thanksgiving, can we give a gift of thanks?

Strengthening family unity | Why pray?

Discovering the Depth of Love: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. November 20th, 2020

Jesus drives out the people who are making money selling in the temple, saying, “My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” (Luke 19:45). In doing so, He removes the sinful activities that separate people from God and prevent them from growing in His love and sharing it with others. Then he stays there and teaches.

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Celebrating family life

Preparing for the Next Life: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. November 6th, 2020

How are we using our time on earth to prepare for the next life?

Cultivating A Spirit Of Kindness — Homily Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. October 30th, 2020

Psychological researchers have found that the more we direct our attention toward positive thoughts, the stronger the neural pathways connected to positive thoughts and feelings, even enhancing our ability to access them. Jesus and Saint Paul were able to lead others towards positivity. Saint Paul directs the attention of the Philippians to a positive state of mind by telling them he has confidence in them.

Humility in Leadership: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. September 28th, 2020

Leadership is the most influential factor in the success of any organization: a business, a church or a family. I know of a group of families that is growing and thriving beautifully as a Domestic Church clearly because of the leader's leadership. I would call him a level 5 leader.

Nothing Can Stop You: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. September 21st, 2020

A while back, I went for a retreat with the Sisters of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor in Upper New York state. These sisters are cloistered, living in hermitages. The hermitage is a place where these sisters live in seclusion from the world for religious reasons. They have hardly any interaction with the outside world … but I would say they are the center of the world through the power of prayer!