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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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celebration  |  inspiration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: The Beloved of God

It was the unconditional love of Jesus that filled the churches over the Christmas weekend … families yearning for a deeper faith and renewal. We can still feel that afterglow of love! Let us bring this love into our homes and families.

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celebration  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: Jesus, the Fulfillment of our Dreams

It was an angel that visited the Virgin Mary and told her about God’s will for her. Mary humbly accepted. But how do you and I know God’s will for us?

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Religious Life  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: God is Our Provider

This personal family story is filled with many emotions. When things seemed hopeless, God was right there to transform the circumstances.

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inspiration  |  joyful  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: On Fire for Jesus

How would you describe your faith? Is it cold? Is it lukewarm? Or is it blazing like a fire?

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faithfulness  |  inspiration  |  joyful

Family Reflection Video: Experiencing God Here and Now

Many of us seem to be living for a moment that will never come. We also get stuck in the past. With these two focuses, we often forget about living in the present.

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inspiration

Family Reflection Video: We are Servants and Partners of God

Ever hear the phrase, “What we are is God’s gift and what we become is our gift to God.” It’s a beautiful thought and worth spending some time reflecting on today.

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