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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

Let Go and Let God: Family Reflection Video

Is fear of commitment stopping us from following Jesus?

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family  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: My Way or the Highway

Children love outdoor games with their siblings and friends … until someone doesn’t get their way!

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strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Never Give Up Hope

Prayers never go unanswered so never give up hope.

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faithfulness  |  strength and hope  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: Children of the Light

Can you imagine not being afraid of anything? Sounds like it’s impossible … but is it?

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inspiration  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Today is the Day!

“How the years go by! … months are reduced to weeks, weeks to days, days to hours, and hours to seconds …” (St. Francis de Sales) Are we prepared?

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disciple  |  inspiration  |  love

Family Reflection Video: Challenge for Today

Our identity, relationship and vocation as a disciple of Christ is determined by one measure. Can you guess what that is?

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