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Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C.

Father Pinto Paul C.S.C., ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1999, worked with tribal populations in northeast India as a missionary for ten years. In 2010 he came to the US for further studies. While working as a campus minister at Stonehill College, he assisted pastors in local parishes, led seminars and workshops for teachers and students in the US and earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Boston College and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Lesley University, Cambridge. He is currently working as the International Director of the Boston-based Holy Cross Family Ministries with missions in 18 countries.

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Knocking on Hope's Door - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. February 12th, 2024

Sisters and Brothers, today we gather to celebrate the Eucharist and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Blessed Basil Moreau's journey into eternal life. We stand in this chapel, a silent witness to our hopes and struggles, a reminder that faith and perseverance are intertwined, especially when doubt lingers, and challenges loom large.

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Purifying Our Hearts - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. February 7th, 2024

Imagine a spring overflowing with crystal-clear water, its purity reflecting the light of the sun. This is the heart God desires for us—a heart cleansed from the darkness within, not just by outward rituals. Today's readings remind us that true defilement comes from our thoughts, words, and intentions, not from what we eat or wear.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Fostering the Flame in Young Hearts - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. January 31st, 2024

Today, we celebrate the life of a man who, like Jesus in Nazareth, dared to walk among the marginalized and forgotten. We remember St. John Bosco, the priest who saw not just the mud on the boots of street kids but the potential for grace and greatness within them.

Go Forth and Shine - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. January 25th, 2024

God’s Tender Assurance - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. December 14th, 2023

Today, we reflect on the readings from Isaiah and Matthew, we also commemorate Saint John of the Cross, a mystic and a teacher of deep faith. His life story intertwines beautifully with today's scriptural themes. In the book of Isaiah, we hear God's tender assurances: “I will help you... I will make... I will answer...”

Nourished by the Eucharist, Nourishing the World - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. December 7th, 2023

Recently, the Holy Cross Family Ministries team in Easton had a beautiful day of retreat with Fr. Bill Dorwart, C.S.C. It was a precious opportunity for us to pause, reflect on our journey, and find nourishment to move forward. As Kierkegaard wisely said, "Life must be lived forward and understood backward." Today, as we come together to celebrate the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, we are reminded of the profound connection between living our faith and our actions, our prayers, and our commitment to embodying the Gospel in every aspect of our lives.