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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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Return to the Church  |  Strengthening family unity

Essence of Our Existence: Family Reflection Video

It is almost impossible to separate the sharing of bread and the gift of love. We become what we consume. Through this sharing, God offers his people abundant life … but we can miss it.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Seasonal Reflections

Fake News: Family Reflection Video

These days many of us are confused between fake news and genuine news. Between truth and lies. Who do you believe when two people have different accounts of the same event?

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Celebrating family life  |  Seasonal Reflections

Family Identity: Family Reflection Video

Recently I met a young family with six children, ranging in age from 2 months old to 10 years old. I could feel their family identity was rooted in God and they trusted God fully.

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Love thy Neighbor

Recognizing the Signs: Family Reflection Video

You’re identified by what you do: violinist, runner, foodie, Christian.

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Healing the family

A Pure Heart: Family Reflection Video

Who you are as a person is what you have in your heart, not in your head.

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Healing the family

Dethrone Satan and Enthrone God: Family Reflection Video

Every day we experience the cosmic battle between God and Satan. It’s up to us to choose who wins.

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