Shut Up or Speak Up: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C. on September 28th, 2018

Shut Up or Speak Up: Family Reflection Video

How do we know when to speak and when to remain silent?

In today’s Gospel reading Peter proclaims Jesus' true identity and in doing so, his own identity is revealed. Because we also confess Jesus as Messiah, we know who we are and what we ought to do.

There are times when we must speak up and other times when silence is best. I shared some examples of each with you but I’m sure as a family, you can talk about it and come up with more.

Do we find our true identity in Jesus? How does this influence our decisions to speak up or remain silent, as an individual and as a family?

We pray for you and your family each day here at the Father Peyton Center. God bless you!

For additional reading: Peter’s Confession About Jesus and No One Can Determine the Right Time to Act.

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.