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

Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C.

Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D., serves as the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM). In this role, he provides leadership and support to HCFM ministries in 18 countries across 6 continents, helping advance the mission of strengthening family prayer, faith formation, and spiritual life around the world. Originally from Kerala, India, Father Pinto spent ten years as a missionary in Tripura with the Northeast Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Before his appointment as International Director, he served as Special Assistant to the President of Holy Cross Family Ministries. He also ministered for six years in Campus Ministry at Stonehill College, accompanying students in their faith formation, leadership development, and spiritual growth.

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Seasonal Reflections  |  Why pray?

Unburden Yourself: Family Reflection Video

I have come across many people who give up on God when they go through a crisis in their life. They feel abandoned by Him.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Seasonal Reflections

Listening And Responding: Family Reflection Video

The word rain, R-A-I-N, is significant to today's gospel. In a parable used by Jesus, rain is a force of nature that is capable of destroying a house with a weak foundation.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Seasonal Reflections

Bless One Another With Kindness This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, can we give a gift of thanks?

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Strengthening family unity  |  Why pray?

Discovering the Depth of Love: Family Reflection Video

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

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

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Cultivating A Spirit Of Kindness — Homily Reflection Video

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.

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