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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Holy lives of inspiration

Saint John the Baptist – Family Reflection Video

I found it curious that along with Jesus and Mary, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is one of three birthdays on the Church’s calendar. I know what the Scriptures tell us about his life, but I am still not entirely certain why he is so important and ranks up there with Peter, Paul, and some of the Old Testament prophets.

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Saints Who Still Inspire – Family Reflection Video

In the gospel today, Jesus said to His disciples, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.” They are with us still, preying on the elderly while others promote political or religious thought that is deceptive.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Finding and Making It Through the Narrow Gate – Family Reflection Video

Today we remember and give thanks to God for the life of a young man, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, who managed to enter the narrow gate as we heard about in the gospel.

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Celebrating family life

Good News About the Family - Family Reflection Video

This coming weekend, in Dioceses around the world, Pope Francis is gathering Catholic families and leaders to reflect on the family in the Church, especially the domestic family at home, as the means of growing in holiness for parents, children and grandparents. There are many challenges facing every family today in America and around the world.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Why pray?

Christ’s Light Dispels the Darkness - Family Reflection Video

As I listened to the murderous exploits of the mother, who, seeing her son dead, began to kill off the whole royal family, I was reminded of King Richard III of England. He was suspected of murdering his two young nephews, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury while they were confined to the infamous Tower of London in the summer of 1483.

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Why pray?

Our Father - Family Reflection Video

The most well-known, radiant, and profound prayer ever proposed comes directly from the lips of Jesus Himself when His disciples ask Him to teach them how to pray. It proclaims that God is our Father. We are His family. His Kingdom is coming. God provides. God is merciful. He calls us to be merciful to others. It is a prayer that seeks God’s help in avoiding the temptation to sin and in keeping far from evil.

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