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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,
Greetings from Holy Cross Family Ministries home office, Easton.
Love that bears all and bares all.
Pope Francis has challenged the whole Church with a call to SYNODALITY, a dynamic of LISTENING especially to all the families we seek to serve by helping them pray. The goal of this church-wide listening is to hear the Voice of the Spirit guiding us in a new adventure of faith. Synodality gives all leaders in HCFM a golden opportunity to encounter families in a dialogue of listening with the heart, with love. In this dialogue, we may hear people yearning for changes in Church teaching and practice. They may want priests to marry, women to be ordained, same-sex marriages blessed, or a relaxation of the rules regarding divorce and remarriage. Listening does not mean condoning. Listening does mean that one acts with respect and love for all no matter who they are or what they propose. Here is where love enters the exchange. In my experience, the great desire of most people is not for solutions to problems or for perfect agreement, but rather for someone to take them seriously and listen with respect and decency. Such listening is an expression of love bearing all. Listening with love allows the other to bare all, to lay bare the mysteries of their own hearts. In doing so they encounter God’s love and care for them and their loved ones in the Church family. And that is a great act of a leader bearing all and baring all guided by the Holy Spirit. Let us all embrace synodality for the good of our mission to help families pray.
Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.
SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME AND FAREWELL FROM EAST AFRICA
SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME AND FAREWELL FROM EAST AFRICA
HCFM Celebrates Global Appointments of New Ministry Center Leaders
HCFM Celebrates Global Appointments of New Ministry Center Leaders
HCFM continues to support families globally in the faith, we are appointing new international leadership to facilitate continued growth in serving families and promoting family prayer around the world.
Father John Baptist, C.S.C.
Regional Director, East Africa from January 1, 2022
Father Leonard Olobo, C.S.C.
Thanks to Father Olobo for the six years of service as the Regional Director of East Africa.
Father Gabriel Lulu, C.S.C.
Director Fort Portal from January 1, 2022
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D.
International Director
A Message from the International Director
A Message from the International Director
We are happy to present to you the seventh issue of this Global A World at Prayer Newsletter. The theme for this issue is: 'Love Bears All.'
Despite the pandemic, it is edifying to witness the miraculous ways that God has blessed the work of Holy Cross Family Ministries and those we work with. It is astonishing to see the work of love that God and Venerable Patrick Peyton are doing through our innovative ministries and creative efforts to help families pray. We want to thank you for your support in the past year.
We pray that with your blessing, we will continue to be a force for good in the world, particularly for the spiritual well-being of families. Wishing you and your families a New Year of hope, good health, goodness, and kindness.
love bears all
love bears all
AFRICA
AFRICA
A couple offering their prayer to Mother Mary seeking for her intercession - Kampala, East Africa
God calls us to socialize, even with the 'little ones,' Father John Baptist with children - Fort Portal, East Africa
Children's Ministry - Arusha, East Africa
Cana a seminar for married couples - Kitete, East Africa
GLOBAL NEWS LETTER FOR NOVEMBER- HCFM JINJA..mp4Documentary 'Love Bears All' - Jinja, East Africa
Couples workshop at St. Joseph Gikumari Parish, facilitated by the Family and Marriage Department - Dandora, East Africa
ASIA
ASIA
EUROPE
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
Haiti mission is well on its way to bring love and reconciliation to young families - Haiti
Loya Family gathers with their parish priest after Mass for a loving family embrace - Mexico
SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
love bears all
love bears all
FAMILY ROSARY USA
FAMILY ROSARY USA
Rosary Dads: Fathers Reflect on the Rosary as a School of Family Love
Rosary Dads: Fathers Reflect on the Rosary as a School of Family Love
In Family Rosary USA’s new “Rosary Dads” series, two fathers reflect on the impact that family prayer—especially the Rosary—has had on their family life. View the entire series of four inspiring videos and read more.
Rosary Dads 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzvhFpAkijM
Rosary Dads 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlzKsJsT7ro
Rosary Dads 4
ARCHIVES
ARCHIVES
Father Peyton at Triduum in Long Beach, California, 1948
Father Peyton Speaks About the Holy Family
Father Peyton Speaks About the Holy Family
Father Peyton often spoke of the Rosary, particularly the family Rosary. In an excerpt for a talk given in 1944, he explains how the family Rosary tells the story of the Holy Family – the ideal family that God has set forth as a model, with difficulties to face, yet obedient to God’s will and facing it all together. Read more for the complete and compelling excerpt from Venerable Patrick Peyton.
CATHOLIC MOM
CATHOLIC MOM
A No-Worries Advent
A No-Worries Advent
Growing up in my overachiever household, Advent meant “Ready, set, rush!” Rush to purchase presents … rush to decorate the house for Christmas and New Year’s … rush to bake the holiday cookies...
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
Advent for Families
Advent for Families
One Saturday in December, the Museum of Family Prayer was bursting with energy and joyful laughter as at least 100 people from a variety of families created their own Christmas Creche figures. I was only able to stop in for a few minutes, but am so happy I did. The energy and joy in the museum were palpable.
Thanks to Caleigh, Jordan, Samantha, and interns Nick and Maria, who were joined by Father Jim and Father Leo with Robyn taking pictures. This was a great success! And the figures are a great take-home gift for families to help them celebrate Christmas in their own homes.
One young father said, “This is the best activity I could imagine.”
Kudos to all!
- Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Marriage: The Beginning of Every Holy Family
Marriage: The Beginning of Every Holy Family
Marriage: one of the most common institutions across every time and culture. But what do Catholics mean when they talk about marriage? Why are there so many rules around it? We go beyond the wedding day to explore what a Catholic marriage really is, and what it means to the family and society as a whole.
BENEFACTORS' SPOTLIGHT
BENEFACTORS' SPOTLIGHT
Sean McFaul and his three children in front of the Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton, MA, on Father’s Day
The Holy Family and Father Peyton: Uniting Families through Prayer
The Holy Family and Father Peyton: Uniting Families through Prayer
United in the boundless love of Our Father for each other and all of God’s creations, the Holy Family serves as a shining light guiding us in prayer and in raising our families throughout our challenges, suffering, and moments of great joy. Venerable Patrick Peyton, learned early on the power and promise of family prayer that strengthened him in overcoming severe illness to live a life devoted to sharing this message to millions throughout the world.
As we live through very challenging times, Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) is deeply committed to carrying on the mission of Father Peyton. The McFaul family shared with our HCFM team how Father Peyton inspires and unites their family by praying the Rosary. “Prayer and devotion to Mary, our Mother, is the pathway to Jesus,” says Sean McFaul.
PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
Reflection on the Importance of Fathers
Reflection on the Importance of Fathers
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, contemplate the theme that Love Bears All - the Holy Family, with the echoes of the Year of St. Joseph in mind, I was drawn to reflect on the importance of fathers. St. Joseph and John Peyton, father of Patrick Peyton, are two shining examples. Both men’s faith led them to love their wives and children in a way that only a husband and a father can. Each man reminds us of the beauty of God’s plan lived out within our families that bear fruit that benefits not only a family but society as a whole.
Read more for Father David Marcham's entire message.
Please help by sending your prayer requests asking for Venerable Patrick Peyton’s intercession and prayers answered to VicePostulator@hcfm.org and by joining the Father Peyton Prayer Guild at FatherPeyton.org
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO PRAY AS A FAMILY
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO PRAY AS A FAMILY
Do Families Need Prayer More Than Ever?
Do Families Need Prayer More Than Ever?
How can prayer bring more love into your family? A 2019 study by Pew Research explores the topic of religion and happiness.
Do you ever wonder how the Holy Family felt the night that Jesus was born?
GLOBAL CAMPAIGNS
GLOBAL CAMPAIGNS
Update to Global Campaigns
Update to Global Campaigns
Families around the world are now participating in one global ministry prayer campaign. Holy Cross Family Ministries launched a new project, namely, the Global Ministry Campaign, where we offer seasonal prayer resources through all 27 ministry centers of Holy Cross Family Ministries.
FAMILHEEY APP
FAMILHEEY APP
PrayFest Community Where Love Bears All
PrayFest Community Where Love Bears All
Christmas 2021 has been a most special time for us at the HCFM PrayFest Community. In the weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas, our ministry centers in 17 countries presented their Advent wreaths with 4 candles - 3 purple and 1 rose. With the lighting of each candle, the passage of sacred time grew brighter leading up to the great celebration of Christmas.
TESTIMONIES
TESTIMONIES
International Ministry Centers
International Ministry Centers
Testimonies from around the world reflect our mission to inspire, promote, and foster the prayer life and spiritual well-being of families throughout the world. We help families pray. Read more for inspiring testimonies.
PRAYER FOR YOU IN 2022
PRAYER FOR YOU IN 2022
What Prayer Can Do for You in 2022!
What Prayer Can Do for You in 2022!
Can prayer bring more peace into your life? Researchers explore the benefits of prayer on the human mind.
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
“Nobody has to be told that family life and home
“Nobody has to be told that family life and home
life is the weakest link in our chain today and I
am driven with the conviction that only God can save
family life from its enemies. God will save family
life if families will ask Him to, by family prayers said daily."
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Prayer for the Beatification of
Prayer for the Beatification of
Venerable Patrick Peyton
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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