Family Reflection Video: Making a Difference

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on June 20th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Making a Difference

There is no greater commandment than “you shall love your neighbor as yourself” but the Gospel today tells us to “love our neighbors and our enemies.”

All around the world we hear and see the violence that is happening in the name of religion. Jesus teaches us to love our neighbors but to also love and forgive our enemies. As Christians, we choose to love, not because our enemies deserve our love, but because Jesus loves them so much that he died for them.

It is easy to love those who love you. But can you love those who do not? Can you forgive your enemies? What can we learn from the stories I shared with you today about St. Stephen and Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss this with your family.

Is there someone in your life that you find difficult to love? If so, say a prayer for him or her today. God bless you friends.

For additional reading: Love of Enemies, Matthew 5:43-48.

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.