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

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One Heart and Soul – Family Reflection Video

In our first reading today from the Acts of the Apostles, we are given a glimpse of what the Christian culture of the early followers of Christ looked like. They were of one heart and soul, they held everything in common, they testified to the resurrection of Jesus, grace was upon them, there was no needy person among them, etc. This culture of the early Christians is what inspired the religious communities in the Church, where all is held in common, people live in communities, and life revolves around common prayer, and a common table.

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I Give You What I Have - Family Reflection Video

We are still in the Easter Octave and our readings are focused on the post-resurrection stories. We are reflecting on what happened in the days after the resurrection, and we are also reflecting on what happened in the lives of the followers of Jesus after the resurrection.

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Healing the family  |  Love thy Neighbor

Second Chances - Family Reflection Video

Have you ever had one of those days, one that, from the beginning, it’s one thing after another that you forget to bring or do, and you just want to hit the reset button and begin again? I had one of those days yesterday that I’m blaming on the change of clocks. But in reality, there’s always more to it.

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Almsgiving  |  Lenten practices  |  Love thy Neighbor

Almsgiving is Informed by Authentic Love

I was born and raised in a small village called Wairaka in the Jinja District of Uganda. I remember years back while in seminary, I became close friends to an elderly woman in Wairaka, her name was Alistera.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Pleasing God First - Family Reflection Video

Today's Gospel account of the rich man and Lazarus is a classic. I suspect many of us relate more to Lazarus and enjoy, on some level, the reversal of the two men's fortunes, at least at first thought. I've often missed that it's Lazarus' name, we know, not the rich man who dressed in royal purple and had all that the world had to offer.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Return to the Church

"Die Empty" - Family Reflection Video

One of the most beautiful books to read is "Die Empty" by Todd Henry. The author was inspired and got the idea of writing this book while attending a business meeting. When the director asked the audience: "Where is the richest land in the world?"

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