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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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Strengthening family unity

Unlock: Family Reflection Video

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, how can we find hope during these troubled times? We need to remember the impossible is possible through faith in God’s mercy. With the mercy of God, goodness can flow abundantly.

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Strengthening family unity

Hope in times of Trouble: Family Reflection Video

One of my cousins sent me this poem. Kathleen O'Meara's poem, 'And People Stayed Home,' written in 1869. I found it very meaningful especially during this troubled times.

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Why pray?

COVID-19 Expect the Unexpected: Family Reflection

Sisters and brothers in Christ, these days some of us may feel hopeless, confused, and fearful about the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear numbers for the countries affected, for the people who have contracted the virus, and for those who have actually died. We hear advice on how to take care of ourselves and those around us.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Seasonal Reflections

A Prosperous Life! Family Reflection Video

As we begin the season of Lent, we are reminded of the choice God gave to the children of Israel through Moses.

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Doers of the Word: Family Reflection Video

Do you know the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat?

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Strengthening family unity

Attachments: Family Reflection Video

Attachment to the wrong things like people, wealth, power and status always cause misery.

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