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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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family  |  joyful  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Reflecting the Light

It only takes one mirror to reflect a bit of sunshine into a dark room.

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disciple  |  grace

Family Reflection Video: How to be Happy

Jesus calls all disciples to embody and commit to these attitudes of the heart.

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disciple  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: Visible Presence

Jesus’ prayer sweeps throughout the ages and calls each of us to action, uniting all Christians to be a model of His love.

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Acts of the Apostles  |  faithfulness  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Shrinking Responsibility

The Church is shrinking in more ways than one. What can we do? Is there hope?

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family  |  inspiration  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: I Will Always be There for You

What powerful words! In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

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Gospel of John  |  Learn more about our faith  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: Not For Me But For You

Here’s a story about two angels that helps us understand why God made us in His image and not merely to be His puppets.

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