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Connecting HCFM to the Global Holy Cross Family
Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.,
President, Holy Cross Family Ministries
a message from the president
a message from the president
Dear Friends in Christ,
My favorite children’s story is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It is simple yet profound, and a good example of the God of small things.
The Little Prince comes to earth looking for friends and meets a fox for the first time. When the child sees the fox, he hears the fox say, "Good Morning."
"Good Morning," the little prince responds politely, although when he turns around he sees nothing.
"I am right here," the voice says,
"under the apple tree."
"Who are you?" asks the little prince, and adds, "you are very pretty to look at."
"I am a fox," the fox says.
"Come and play with me," proposes the little prince. "I am so unhappy."
"I cannot play with you," the fox says. "I am not tamed."
"Ah, please excuse me," says the little prince. But, after some thought, he adds:
"I am looking for friends. What does that mean - ‘tame’?"
"It is an act too often neglected," says the fox.
"It means to establish ties."
Please watch the video for the rest of the message.
With great joy, I welcome you to our fifth publication of A World At Prayer News! May the God of small things bless you in abundance.
Home Parish Golden Jubilee Celebration with Holy Cross Seminarians, brother Deacon Hector, and the Pastor, Fr. Kyle Doustou in Old Town Maine
With Family Members
The food was good
Golden Jubilee of Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.
Golden Jubilee of Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.
Dear Friends of Holy Cross Family Ministries around the world, we thank God for Father Willy, the president of Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM), as he celebrates his 50 years of ordination to priesthood.
Father Willy took up the leadership seven years ago. He is a team player, who has built a great team not only in Easton but all around the world.
As a leader, Father Willy works hard not for himself, but for HCFM. He builds up others for greater success. He has a compelling modesty. He is driven by a need to produce sustained results. We are privileged to have a humble, hungry, and smart leader.
Father Willy, today we want to say thank you for all that you have been, all that you are, and all that you will be. We want to tell you we love you. May you illuminate many more lives with your zeal, enthusiasm, and love.
Please click on the video for messages from around the world.
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., International Director
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D.,
International Director
A Message from the International Director
A Message from the International Director
Although the global pandemic kept us from traveling to Mission Centers this year, we have reached about 18 million people in person and online as of July 2021. We did this by sharing and collaborating with our onsite teams through our virtual vehicles for communication. Our team leaders and members have been and are actively engaged in reaching out to families by phone, radio, television, social media, and email. The theme for the fifth issue of this newsletter is: The God of Small Things. The following videos and pictures show how our onsite teams are ministering to people where they are and finding God in small things.
THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
AFRICA
AFRICA
Bringing the love of God to people in their homes--Fr. Richard Sserugo, C.S.C., Kitete, Tanzania
Teaching children faith, hope, and love--Fr. John Baptist, C.S.C., Fort Portal, East Africa
Peyton Guild children smiling for the camera--Fr. Stephen Mburu, C.S.C. - Arusha, East Africa
Children praising God--Arusha, Tanzania
Happy children receiving Rosaries outside their church--Arusha
ASIA
ASIA
Inspiring, fostering, and promoting spiritual well-being by praying with children at a newly built grotto--Fr. Ruben Gomes, C.S.C, Bangladesh
Distributing Rosaries to and praying with families--Fr. Arokia Sahayaraj, C.S.C., Tamil Nadu, India
Special Seminars on Mother Mary at Ramna Church--Dhaka, Bangladesh
Family and children praying the Rosary-- Northeast India
US-based Demy and Mennie Salomon praying the Rosary with their former high school classmate Nene using tablets-- Philippines
EUROPE
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
God working in small ways--Canada
Left: Angie's drawing "My happy family"--Mexico
Right: Grecia's drawing "Jesus is always present"--Mexico
SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
Children coloring the Mysteries of the Rosary--Peru
Family Rosary team pausing for a photo--Peru
INFAM volunteers reaching out to families in need-- Peru
THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
FAMILY ROSARY USA
FAMILY ROSARY USA
Guido Reni, Saint
Joseph with the Christ Child
The Saint of Small Things: Saint Joseph the Worker
The Saint of Small Things: Saint Joseph the Worker
At Family Rosary USA, we have been reflecting deeply on our mission. We’ve asked important questions: How can we help families live their vocation as “domestic church”? How do we inspire family prayer and help families have life-giving relationships with God? In this article, Alex Dee meditates on the example of Saint Joseph as a man who understood that living his vocation as father and husband meant fidelity to hard work, sacrifice, and attention to small things.
ARCHIVES
ARCHIVES
Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., ordained at the University of Notre Dame, 1941
The Small Things that Helped a Boy to Become a Priest
The Small Things that Helped a Boy to Become a Priest
Archivist, David Goodrich, shares his reflection on the small things that led young Patrick Peyton to the priesthood.
CATHOLIC MOM
CATHOLIC MOM
Treasures from the Sea and God's Transformative Power
Treasures from the Sea and God's Transformative Power
Catholic Mom contributor, Christina Mayeux , writes an article on God's transformative power from her experience walking along the seashore with her daughter collecting treasures. We hope you are transformed through this thought-provoking article!
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
Mary Garden Contest
Mary Garden Contest
We created this contest last year at the start of the pandemic. We hoped it would offer families a fun, prayerful activity they could do at home. Now we have continued the tradition!
Gardening is a wonderful activity to do as a family - teaching important life skills such as patience and responsibility. We want to encourage families to pray together - wherever they are – so why not try a garden dedicated to Our Lady? We hope that caring for your Mary Garden will offer you an opportunity to spend time in prayer with Mary and invite God into your family life.
Photos from last year's winners and resources can be found by clicking read more!
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Everyday Discernment
Everyday Discernment
Is making decisions a straightforward process or does life seem like a constant crossroads of infinite possibilities, and saying 'yes' to anything excludes everything else? Kai and Libby share some techniques, including the much-talked-about Discernment of Spirits, that will hopefully make the process easier for making choices, big or small. Watch the video.
PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
The Hogan family. (Back row, from left) Will, Margaret, Michael, and Maeve. (Front row, from left) Elizabeth and Grace
A Message from Father David Marcham,
Vice Postulator/Guild Director
A Message from Father David Marcham,
Vice Postulator/Guild Director
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I want to share Margaret Dwyer-Hogan's moving story of coming to know Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., and the gift of praying the Rosary...
BENEFACTORS' SPOTLIGHT
BENEFACTORS' SPOTLIGHT
Joyce and Shelley Ehrenzweig (donors and volunteers) at the Father Peyton Center Chapel in Easton, MA.
Testimonies from our Donors
Testimonies from our Donors
Fulfilling the mission and vision of Holy Cross Family Ministries would be impossible without the faithful support of our devoted friends and donors. We are tremendously grateful for their prayers and financial contributions that enable us to continue the important work begun by Venerable Patrick Peyton. Below you will find an example of how our benefactors are called to give and lead through their generosity. Their words are a testament to how God is at work in our ministry, prompting the hearts of our supporters to small acts of kindness, which lead to lifelong impact for the families we serve.
“Shelly and I are happy to help promote Father Peyton's goal of building strong families, spiritually strong, that is. Whatever we have, including financial assets, comes from God. We are grateful that we are able to share what we have with Holy Cross Family Ministries.”
A SEMINARIAN'S VIEW
A SEMINARIAN'S VIEW
Seeing God through His People
Meet Connery McFadden, a Seminarian, and find out why he believes "God challenges us to seek Him continually and to find Him, not just in the big, but also in the smallest of blessings in life."
TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES PRAY
TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES PRAY
Christine Wanjiku Wahatha of Dandora Parish, Nairobi, Kenya is a member of the HCFM Prayfest Community on the Familheey App
The Power in Your Prayer Rooms through the Familheey App
A question that often crosses our minds while at work for Holy Cross Family Ministries is ‘What would Father Peyton do if he were in our position, facing the challenges that we are dealing with now?’
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS!
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS!
Ava, Grade 5, Louisiana, USA
2021: Learning to Say “Yes” to God in Things Great and Small
2021: Learning to Say “Yes” to God in Things Great and Small
Each year, Family Rosary’s “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest engages young people and their families in prayer, discussion, and creative reflection in order to help them welcome God and the Blessed Virgin Mary into their family life.
TESTIMONIES
TESTIMONIES
Testimonies from Peru
From Around the World
From Around the World
The testimonies from around the world show the impact of our mission of helping families pray. Please see the videos and also click on the Read More for more testimonies.
FATHER PEYTON
FATHER PEYTON
Please pray for the speedy beatification and canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton, founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries
Please pray for the speedy beatification and canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton, founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries
WORDS OF WISDOM
WORDS OF WISDOM
“The family is the greatest treasure the earth possesses. God is the greatest treasure of heaven. The Rosary is the link of steel that has the power to unite them both together for time and eternity.”
“The family is the greatest treasure the earth possesses. God is the greatest treasure of heaven. The Rosary is the link of steel that has the power to unite them both together for time and eternity.”
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Prayer for the Beatification of Venerable Patrick Peyton
Prayer for the Beatification of Venerable Patrick Peyton
Dear Jesus,
Father Peyton devoted his priestly life to strengthening the families of the world by calling them to pray together every day, especially the Rosary. His message is as important for us now as it was during his life on earth.
We beg you, therefore, to hasten the day of his beatification, so that your faithful people everywhere will remember his message that the family that prays together stays together, will imitate him in his devotion to your Mother and ours, and will be inspired by his holy life to draw ever closer to you with childlike confidence and love.
Amen.
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