Family Reflection Video: Shrinking Responsibility

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on May 30th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Shrinking Responsibility

service | faithfulness | Acts of the Apostles

The Church is shrinking in more ways than one. What can we do? Is there hope?

The shrinking numbers in the Church do not deter the men and women who are “shrink resistant.” These are people who don’t fear from speaking the total truth of God’s plan and dedicate their lives to Jesus. They are people with hope and love in their hearts.

With your family discuss the instinct to shrink from your responsibilities. What are some ways you and your family can be “shrink resistant” and put your trust in the Holy Spirit?

I’ll leave you with words from 2 Timothy“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather of power and love and self-control.” God bless you and your family.

For additional reading: Acts 20:17-27.

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.