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

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A Reason For Hope: The Feast Of The Nativity Of Mary - Family Reflection Video

Today, we celebrate the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Blessed Mother. This celebration reminds us of Mary’s shared humanity with each of us - it’s makes her real. Imagine the sense of joy and hopefulness that her birth brought to her parents Joachim and Ann - imagine them looking at her with love and wonderment, and perhaps sensing that she was special.

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The Sacraments Of Initiation - Family Reflection Video

As summer ends in this part of our world, many parishes are offering programs for individuals who would like to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. As I read Saint Paul’s Letter to the Colossians today, I was reminded of the special gift that is to be had by those who have not yet received these Sacraments. Paul was reminding the Colossians of their own reception of these gifts...

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Your Family's Purpose in the World

Jessica Ptomey considers how intentionally living our purpose as a domestic church has repercussions far beyond our own family life.

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Praying Very Simply

Carrie Soukup shares five ways you can tap into simple prayer, no matter how busy your life may be.

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Learn The Heart Of Jesus In The Words Of God - Family Reflection Video

We are commemorating today one of the truly great popes of our church. He is called the Great because he was known for his charity, his sense of justice, and his political diplomacy - but perhaps even more so, Saint Gregory was known for his devotion to Christ and the Church. He urged us to study, saying, "I beg you study and meditate each day the words of God, for in so doing you would come to know the heart of Jesus."

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Trusting In God's Power - Family Reflection Video

In today's Gospel, Jesus said, "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch." Simon said in reply, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets."

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