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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., 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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Celebrating family life  |  Strengthening family unity

Courage and Conviction - Family Reflection Video

Today's reading from the Acts of the Apostles reminds us of the importance of courage and conviction in our faith. The Gospel of John reminds us that the one who believes in the Son has eternal life (John 3.36). As we reflect on today's scriptures, let us remember the importance of communicating our love and faith to our children. As parents, we are responsible for being role models and providing a foundation of love and trust for our children.

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Celebrating family life  |  Healing the family

Peace in Families - Family Reflection Video

As we gather together today, let us take a moment to reflect on the gift of peace that Jesus offers us. This peace is not just an absence of conflict but an overarching sense of calm and assurance that comes from knowing we are loved and cared for by a God who promises to be with us always.

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Healing the family  |  Holy lives of inspiration

God's Love is Greater - Family Reflection Video

Today's readings from the Old and New Testaments share a common theme: the mercy of God. We see in both the story of Susanna and the woman caught in adultery that God's love is greater than any sin or injustice we may face.

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Strengthening family unity  |  Why pray?

Strength To Go On - Family Reflection Video

Let me share a heartwarming story that has inspired me, and I hope it will inspire you too. The parents, particularly the mother of two grown-up boys, are going through a difficult time. Their boys had a fallout and have not talked to each other for over a year. One of the sons hardly talks to his parents and consistently shows an angry face. Communication at home has become scarce.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Return to the Church

"Die Empty" - Family Reflection Video

One of the most beautiful books to read is "Die Empty" by Todd Henry. The author was inspired and got the idea of writing this book while attending a business meeting. When the director asked the audience: "Where is the richest land in the world?"

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Love thy Neighbor

Be a Saint - Family Reflection Video

Do you know what the worst thing in life is? The worst thing in life is not to be a saint. Leon Bloy said, “The only real sadness in life, the only real failure in life, the only real tragedy in life, is not to be a saint.”

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