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Preparing for the Next Life: Family Reflection Video
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By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on November 6th, 2020

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Preparing for the Next Life: Family Reflection Video

Celebrating family life

How are we using our time on earth to prepare for the next life?

In the first reading today, Saint Paul reminds us that we are citizens of heaven, destined for a glory like Christ's. In the gospel, Jesus reminds us our earthly life will end soon, and we must use our temporary material blessings prudently for our souls' eternal benefit.

​​​​​Executive Directors of The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, propose a fresh spirituality of the family is not sourced in the monastic and clerical tradition but emerging organically from within the experience of family life and rooted in the baptismal anointing of each member as priest, prophet, and king/royal. Consequently, each family member and each family have a unique mission.

  • The priestly family lives a self-sacrificing love that fosters human integration and union with God and each other.

  • The prophetic family develops rituals, ways of walking, talking, praying, and playing together.

  • The royal family encourages family members to recognize, honor, and use their gifts and talents in the service of others.

The family is the domestic church. Each family member is a priest, prophet and king. Our earthly life will end soon, and we must use our time here prudently for our souls' eternal benefit.

I pray you will have a flourishing and fulfilled family life!

  • Father Pinto's inspirational homily was recorded live this morning during Mass at the Father Peyton Center. Please view the video on our Facebook page. (You don't need a Facebook account to view.) 

  • To view Rosary prayer and Mass streaming live, please visit our Facebook page at 11:30 am EST, Monday – Friday. Please invite your loved ones to join us too! (You don't need a Facebook account to view.)  

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.