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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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Family Reflection Video: Encounter and Witness

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. July 11th, 2017

An encounter with the Lord is a prerequisite to transforming ourselves and becoming a missionary disciple.

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Family Reflection Video: The Touch

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. July 10th, 2017

An 800-year-old experiment reveals to us that physical touch is critical to survival.

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Family Reflection Video: Get Real

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. July 7th, 2017

“How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” (Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium/The Joy of the Gospel)

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Family Reflection Video: Making a Difference

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. June 20th, 2017

There is no greater commandment than “you shall love your neighbor as yourself” but the Gospel today tells us to “love our neighbors and our enemies.”