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Family Reflection Video: Not for Me, but for You

Family Reflection Video: Not for Me, but for You

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If Jesus was sitting at your kitchen table, would you let him have the first pancake?

The greatest among us are those who are humble and act as servants to all. I’ve heard it said, a life well lived is a life lived for others. The happiest people I have met throughout my life are the people who live for others.

What a world it would be if we all learned to be a little more caring! Ask each of your family members what you all need to do to have an attitude of ‘not for me but for you’? Give examples of how you’ve shown you care about others today. Brainstorm ways you could be even better tomorrow!

Thank you for joining me in reflection today, friends! May God continue to bless you and your family.

For additional reading: Sirach 2:1-11, Trust in God and Mark 9:30-37, The Greatest in the Kingdom

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.