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Small Things, Great Love, Extraordinary Change - Weekday Homily Video

Small Things, Great Love, Extraordinary Change - Weekday Homily Video

Strengthening family unity

Jesus reminds us that God's kingdom is like a mustard seed or yeast – small beginnings with incredible power to transform. True transformation starts within, in our hearts, where faith, like a tiny seed, grows into something extraordinary with God's grace. 

Mother Teresa wisely said, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." In our families and communities, these small acts of love – a kind word, a helping hand – are the seeds of change. 

 

Like the mustard tree sheltering birds, our transformed lives are meant to touch and bless others. We are called to be agents of God's love, bringing hope and healing to our world. 

 

How do we live this out? By loving God and one another, even when it's hard. By being patient, forgiving, and generous. God's kingdom is within us; let it grow through our small acts of great love. 

 

Let us trust in God's transformative power. He takes our small seeds of faith and love and grows them beyond our imagination. 

 

Go forth and do small things with great love, starting with your families. 


  • Father Pinto's inspirational homily was recorded live during Mass at the Father Peyton Center this morning. You can view the Mass (and the Rosary at the 30-minute mark) on the Family Rosary YouTube page. 
  • To join the Rosary and Mass Livestream, visit the Family Rosary YouTube or Facebook page at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, Monday – Friday. Consider inviting others to join too! (*If you are not a member of Facebook and a signup window appears, simply select the X at the top of the pop-up message and continue to the livestream.)

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.