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Be Refreshed: Family Reflection Video

Be Refreshed: Family Reflection Video

Healing the family

“We are not our own refreshment!”

The little camel had questions about why he was built for great things, but not doing anything great. His mother tries to answer his questions, but the big question today is: are we putting our greatness to waste?

A mother asked me to pray over her sick son, fearing his soul was at risk since he had turned away from the Catholic faith. I was touched by this, and thought about how God is described as the fountain of life. He calls us all, offering His grace, but respects our free will, that we may decide for ourselves.

How are we using the greatness in our lives? Do we allow ourselves to be refreshed through God?

My friends, today we pray that we may be refreshed and ready to embrace greatness!

For additional reading: Today’s Readings

About 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.