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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 Reflection Video: Longing for the Real Food

I’ll never forget the face of the man on one of my mission tours in India who said, “I got the food I was longing for.”

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acceptance  |  joyful

Family Reflection Video: Transformative Seeking

Today’s readings invite us to search for the risen Lord. When we recognize Him, we will go on to lead transformed lives!

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Lent  |  Reconciliation  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Betrayal and Restoration

It’s “Spy Wednesday,” the day Judas makes a bargain with Jesus’ enemies and betrays Him.

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Lent  |  faithfulness  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: Identifying the Truth

If “false news” is skillfully disguised in our social-media-driven society, how do we know what’s real and what isn’t?

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Lent  |  parent

Family Reflection Video: Father in the Family

In the Gospel today, Jesus calls God, “Father” nine times in fourteen verses. Think He’s trying to tell us something?

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Lent  |  peace  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: Lifeline of Love and Holiness

Children especially have a difficult time following the rules. My brother and I were good examples of this.

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