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

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Don't Let Jesus Into Your Boat: Family Reflection Video

If Jesus gets into your boat, as he got into Gregory’s boat, into the Late Congressman John Lewis’ boat, he will cause trouble, good trouble, in your life.

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The Power of Jesus is Within Each of Us: Family Reflection Video

Several weeks ago, a missionary I visited in Bangladesh several decades ago, died. I thought of him as I reflected on these Scriptures today. Like St. Paul, he did not come among his people with eloquent words rather with the power of Jesus.

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The Week of Amazing Mothers: Family Reflection Video

We are completing a monumental week for mothers who shaped great saints. There is Blanche of Castile, the mother of King Saint Louis IX of France. Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. And the third amazing mother I'll leave anonymous until the end.

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Hold Fast to Our Rich Traditions and Teachings: Family Reflection Video

An elderly cousin called me the other day. I say elderly because she is in her early 90’S. She was in a bit of a panic.

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Saint Bartholomew - Meeting Jesus: Family Reflection Video

Traditions say that the apostle Bartholomew made it as far away as India to evangelize and after some time, followed trade routes up to Armenia! That’s a pretty impressive missionary career! He and his good friend, the Apostle Jude, got the evangelization off to a good start.

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Saint Bernard - Waiting for Mary’s Fiat: Family Reflection Video

Today is the feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. I beg your indulgence as I share part of a sermon from this great Christian figure of the 12th century.

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