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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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Holy lives of inspiration

Stir into Flame the Gift of God: Family Reflection Video

Today is the Feast of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, also known as the Ugandan Martyrs. We commemorate these 22 Ugandan martyrs who were ordered to be put to death by their King Mwanga on June 3, 1886, for reproaching the King for his cruelty and immorality.

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Celebrating family life

Follow Me: Family Reflection Video

How do we influence or change the culture of our time? Pope St. Paul VI, whom we remember today, invites us to change the culture, instead of ignoring the moral law that “doesn’t fit” our culture.

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Healing the family  |  Why pray?

Patient Embraces the Rosary: Family Reflection Video

She found the Rosary a powerful weapon that gave her the courage to fight against the coronavirus.

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The Bread of Life: Family Reflection Video

We realize the worth of something especially in its absence.

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Running the Relay for Jesus

Take the baton and keep running!

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Seasonal Reflections

Amazed and Astonished! Family Reflection Video

Jesus is alive! Happy Easter! What struck me in the readings today were the words amazed and astonished.

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