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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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How to Banish the Darkness - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. September 5th, 2023

Today, we gather to explore a profound message drawn from the Gospel of Luke. To set the stage, I'd like to share a personal story, an incident from my own life that emphasizes the enduring significance of this message. Back in 2005, as the administrator of a school in Northeast India, I found myself thrust into an extraordinary situation one evening.

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Be Present in the Present - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. August 31st, 2023

I invite you to reflect on a story that captures the essence of our tendency to procrastinate and delay what truly matters. It's a story of three young devils facing their final examination in Hell, a chilling scenario painted by Mark Link. They were trembling in cold sweat despite the heat. Their Principal, Professor Satanus, looked at them and said: "Just one question, what will you do on earth to bring a rich harvest of souls to me?"

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Saint Bartholomew: A Guiding Light - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. August 24th, 2023

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Saint Bartholomew, one of the apostles personally chosen by Jesus. As we explore the passages from the Book of Revelation and the Gospel of John, we find in Saint Bartholomew a guiding light for families in our modern world.

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Vessels of Christ's Love and Hope - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. August 15th, 2023

We just returned from World Youth Day in Lisbon. Our experience was uplifting as it unfolded a radiant tapestry of faith, unity, and inspiration. Under the theme "Mary, Wake up the Youth of the World!" over 1.5 million young souls from diverse corners of our Earth converged in Portugal to renew their commitment to Christ. This event, a beacon of youthful zeal and deepened faith, is a testament to the power of Mary's intercession and to the impact of a faith community united in hope.

The Presence of God in Families - Weekday Homily Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. July 27th, 2023

Today's Scriptures remind us of the universal human longing to know and understand God more deeply. Just as God's people in the Book of Exodus were on a journey of rediscovering their identity, so too are our families on a journey, navigating the challenges and joys of life together.

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Turn to the Lord - Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. July 18th, 2023

I want to share a story that illuminates an essential aspect of our faith and the challenges we face in the world. It involves a preacher and a manufacturer of soaps who met on the streets. The manufacturer, with a sneer, questioned the effectiveness of the gospel preached by the preacher, pointing out the presence of many wicked people in the world. But the preacher responded with a thought-provoking analogy.