Courage to Be True: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on August 29th, 2019

Courage to Be True: Family Reflection Video

“Be courageous Christians, anchored in hope and capable of enduring dark moments.”

Pope Francis said this in a homily. He also said we must not allow the Church to be a stopping place; a place for us to sit and stay as “parked Christians.” His reference to “parked” means staying in one place, not going forward with God’s word, not making use of our lives as means to make the world a better place.

We might often be afraid of the consequences of living out loud. Both John the Baptist and Paul suffered from living in their beliefs, but they had the courage to stay true. Can we say the same when we are challenged to speak or step forward for our convictions?

We pray for the strength to stand firm and the courage to be true to what we believe in our hearts.

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.