Family Reflection Video: Children of the Light

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on September 5th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Children of the Light

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Can you imagine not being afraid of anything? Sounds like it’s impossible … but is it?

Often we give in to negative thoughts and “demons”; those powerful psychological or emotional drives that seem to control our lives or propel us into danger or harm. But Jesus shows power and authority over such run-away human inclinations and addictions.

Think about situations in your life that you’re afraid of … or a behavior you just can’t seem to break. Pray to God and ask Him to help release you from their hold. You may have to fast and plead with tears in your eyes. Humbly cooperate with Him as he works to answer your prayers.

Each day we are invited to encounter Jesus and find new integrity and peace. We are “children of the light,” dear friends. We do not have to be afraid.

"I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.”

Psalm 27:13

For additional reading: The Cure, Luke 4:31-37, and Children of the Light, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11.

About 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.