Family Reflection Video: Father in the Family

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on March 29th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Father in the Family

In the Gospel today, Jesus calls God, “Father” nine times in fourteen verses. Think He’s trying to tell us something?

When we call God, “our Father,” children tend to believe that God is going to treat us as our father’s do. That’s a profound way of thinking about it and a bit overwhelming if you’re a father! This positive role model in the family is beneficial for the overall development of the child.

Perhaps you can think of someone in your own life where the image of a father might have affected their perception of God. Discuss this with your family.

Please pray with me for all parents around the world, especially for fathers. Pray also for single parents who work tirelessly to raise their children in faith with love and guidance.

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.