By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on July 7th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Get Real

“How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” (Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium/The Joy of the Gospel)

The recent enriching and energizing Convocation of Catholic Leaders and today’s readings inspired my reflection today.

Jesus invites all of us to imitate him … not sitting in judgement of others but showing mercy to them. Pope Francis walks the talk. There are countless examples of him reaching out to others in mercy, like the story I shared with you today.

We learn to be missionary disciples beginning in our own homes. Parents can model this for their children. Matt Rice tweeted from the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, “Mom and dad, if you are just going through the motions of the Church, your kids sense the hypocrisy, get real and they will too.” How can you “get real” with your family?

Accept God’s mercy, friends … and you will reach out to others in mercy.

For additional reading: Today's readings.

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.