A WORLD AT PRAYER NEWS

Connecting HCFM to the Global Holy Cross Family

Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C., President, Holy Cross Family Ministries

A MESSAGE FROM HCFM'S PRESIDENT

Dear Friends in Christ,

Welcome to our Fourth Quarterly Newsletter, A World at Prayer News. I hope you find it worthwhile, informative and maybe even inspirational. Venerable Patrick Peyton, Pray for us!

Mary is alive!

One day in 1994, I received a call to the bedside of Mr. LeBlanc, a gravely ill gentleman whom I knew to be a man of devout faith. In the hospital room where he lay dying, his adult daughter, son and the son’s wife surrounded him with warm and loving attention. Following the Anointing of the Sick and Viaticum, he requested the reading of some scripture passages. Although clearly in pain and dying, he was beaming with joy and, in a barely audible voice chanted softly, “Alleluia.” In a quiet moment between prayers, he suddenly began to share with his children and me the reason for his joy. He said: “I can see someone coming toward me. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and I think I know who she is.” He then said: “There are many others with her.” At this his daughter stroked his arm gently and whispered: "Dad, if you wish to go with them, please do so. Now we know you are going to something wonderful. Don't worry about us; we will be fine.” A few moments later he slipped away with great joy and peace.

I have no doubt that I had just witnessed the Mother of God, coming to take home a good man who prayed millions of times those beautiful words from the Hail Mary: "Holy Mary, Mother of God. Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen." Mary is alive! She came to escort a good man of faith to the embrace of her Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary is Alive!

The last words of Venerable Peyton were, "Mary, my Queen, my Mother!" May the Blessed Mother bless us on our journey home.

Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D.,

International Director

MOTHERS MAKE THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE - WITH GRIT!

Mothers make our families fully alive! I would like to draw your attention to making our families alive by incorporating a little GRIT into our efforts to meet various challenges. Find out how?

Children carrying Mary during a Rosary Rally in Arusha, Tanzania

DEVOTION TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER AROUND THE WORLD

There are many ways to honor Our Blessed Mother: praying the Rosary, Marian altars, processions, visiting apparition sites (the list goes on and on). We wanted to explore worldwide practices, so we asked our global Ministry Centers to share their special devotions to Mary. There could be a new Marian devotion to inspire you and your family!

SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD IN THE GRACEFUL MOMENTS

Catholic Mom contributor, Danielle Heckenkamp, writes an article on motherhood from those early 'graceful moments.' My beliefs of what motherhood really included were only slightly true...

Mary Peyton

Mother of Patrick Peyton

a mother for families

A reflection on the role of mothers in the family - Venerable Patrick Peyton's mother, Mary Peyton, from Archivist, David Goodrich.

Lourdes Benedicto, actress and mother, from Family Theater Productions "Rosary Stars" speaks of "worrying is nothing more than the expectation that the Lord will fail you" in her video reflection as a mother-to-be. Father Willy knows her personally and highly recommends this reflection on the third Joyful mystery. This is an inspirational video that will touch your heart. Don't miss it!

MARY, MOTHER TO US ALL

Catholic Central bring us "Mary" an episode that is both entertaining and informing. We want to be central to your faith—so watch, laugh and learn.

GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERS

Cindy Slattery

Chief Financial Officer and Director of HR

Susan Wallace

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Elizabeth Ponce

Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer

Graciela López de Haro

Director Uruguay

Luciane Gomes

Director Brazil

Hna. Sonia C. Porras M., C.S.C.

Director Chile

Iris Manucci

Director Piura, Peru

Hna. Areli Cruz Hernández, C.S.C.

Director Mexico

Meet the Global Women Leaders of HCFM, who as Directors of our Ministry Centers and Executives of our Central Office, lead us in full-filling our mission. May their stories of leadership touch your heart.

Sister Patricia Crane, C.S.C.

IN MEMORIAM SISTER PATRICIA CRANE, C.S.C., (1946-2020) RIP

Sister Pat Crane passionately served as the National Director of Family Rosary Mexico. We thank God for her excellent service and we pray for her eternal rest.

prayfest: A DIGITAL RESOURCE TO HELP FAMILIES PRAY

Question: Name the digital community that brings Holy Cross Family Ministries together daily with the resources to help families pray?

Answer: HCFM’s PrayFest!

THE CAUSE OF VENERABLE PATRICK PEYTON

Father David Marcham, Vice Postulator for the Cause of Venerable Patrick Peyton, gives an update. Plus, meet our Cause interns, Peter Hayes and Patrick Milton!

TESTIMONIES: MOTHERS AND FAMILIES TRANSFORMED BY THE ROSARY

Mothers around the world have many things in common. One such commonality is that they pray every day, all day for the well-being of their children. Often that prayer is the Rosary. Here are the prayers and testimonies of a few such mothers.

"The Rosary has helped us overcome the loss of my brother due to the pandemic. It has helped us avoid falling into despair and accepting God's will. It is now customary for us to pray the Holy Rosary every day together. Thank you for your spiritual support and encouragement." This is one of many testimonies of faith we receive from around the globe. We welcome and encourage you to share your story of how the rosary transformed your family.

MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER: FATHER LEO'S CORNER

As Chaplain, Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C., shares his weekly reflection from Faith and Family in 'Father Leo's Corner.'

THE HOUSE THAT ROB BUILT

Family Theater Productions bring us a new documentary film available now on digital and DVD/Blu-ray, about the unprecedented coach of the Lady Griz basketball team, Rob Selvig.

A REFLECTION ON SAINT JOSEPH

BY FATHER WILLY RAYMOND, C.S.C.

ITE AD JOSEPH! GO TO JOSEPH! History and Pope Francis have infused these three words with layers of significance. Francis declared 2021 the year of Joseph...

FAMILY ROSARY: I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW

In this seasonal reflection, The Expectant Hope of Easter from Family Rosary, author Allison Gingras reflects on the incredible gift of Mary as a mother is not only for John but for every disciple. For you and for me. EXPECT to find HOPE in this article!

Coming Soon! Global Family Rosary Prayer Program Resources for Facilitators and Students

A few photos of Student Chapters of the PPG in Uganda and Peru

"MARY MY QUEEN, MY MOTHER!"

Please pray for the speedy beatification and canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton, founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries

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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