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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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Lent  |  service  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Power of Love

If you’ve ever known someone who often feels down, we have a unique remedy they might want to try!

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Lent  |  peace  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Relentless and Relent

Ever wonder where the journey toward holiness begins?

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Lent  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: Lenten Spring-Cleaning

Here’s a story that’s bound to make you laugh with an enriching lesson to carry with you on your Lenten journey!

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Lent  |  inspiration

Family Reflection Video: Making a Choice

Each morning we have a choice – live out the day with Jesus or manage on our own without Him. Today I share a list of suggested Do’s and Don’t’s for Lent that I hope you find helpful when making your own choices throughout the day.

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Lent  |  celebration  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Giving and Receiving

Mardi Gras is a pre-Lenten celebration with parades, throwing of beads and dancing through the streets. Many people wear masks to hide their identity ... but at the end of the celebration the masks are removed.

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inspiration  |  parent

Family Reflection Video: Procrastination

I’ll have time to do that tomorrow. Tomorrow I will live according to my priorities. Sound familiar? There’s a little procrastination in all of us.

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