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

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Love That Catches Fire: Family Reflection Video

Last night I saw a film called PRAY and it’s the story of the life and mission of Venerable Patrick Peyton. It moved me to tears. It’s so inspiring! It will be released to the world in October. I pray millions of people will see it and be moved by Father Peyton’s message that is so important for families today, "the family that prays together stays together."

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Are You Talking to Me?: Family Reflection Video

Yesterday, Father Leo and I were talking about the Word of God. And I'll ask you what I asked him, have you ever listened to a reading at Mass and wondered: "who was talking and who were they talking to?"

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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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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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When Jesus Says, ‘No’: Family Reflection Video

I think one of the hardest words to hear as a child is the word, ‘no.’ I don’t think it gets much easier as an adult.

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Are We Merciful?: Family Reflection Video

In today’s reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, the mercy of God is on full display. The question is, what does that mean for us? Does God want to remind us that He’s here for us like he was for Hezekiah and his disciples? Of course, it’s reassuring to know that when we need more time that God hears us. It’s also good to know that God understands that our bodies require food.

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