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

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Strengthening family unity

Clean Garments: Family Rosary Reflection

There are times when bible passages use examples to make a point, to teach a lesson … when to repeat them can be awkward and sometimes embarrassing. The temptation is to avoid any reference to them. The passage today from the prophet Jeremiah presents us with this dilemma.

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Drawing Near

Elizabeth Reardon considers how a prayerful encounter with a stranger at church became a reminder of God seeking to bring us closer.

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Faithful, Not Perfect

Jessica Ptomey contemplates the call to faithfulness in daily life.

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The Acorn Has It All: Family Reflection Video

Mighty oak trees line the carriage way leading to the main entrance of the stately 1905 mansion that became the administration building at Stonehill College. Still today visitors and employees often feel the sting of a random acorn striking them on the noggin!

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Holy lives of inspiration

Saint Bridget of Sweden: Family Reflection Video

I first met up with Bridget of Sweden when I moved to Rome in 1986. One of my responsibilities was to acquaint visiting members of my congregation to some of our history in Rome.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Life-Changing Encounters: Family Reflection Video

Can you think of a person that’s changed your life for the better? In today’s gospel, it was Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus after the Resurrection that made all the difference in her life.

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