A WORLD AT PRAYER NEWS
A WORLD AT PRAYER NEWS
Connecting HCFM to the Global Holy Cross Family
Connecting HCFM to the Global Holy Cross Family
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Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., Ph.D.
President, Holy Cross Family Ministries, was greeted by the children with an authentic bouquet of flower.
A MESSAGE FROM the president
A MESSAGE FROM the president
Dear Friends in Christ,
On December 24th, the Holy Father opened the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, initiating the long-anticipated Year of Jubilee for which we have spent the last year preparing ourselves in prayer. Having gone into our “inner room” to commune with the Lord, we go now with confidence to celebrate a time of renewed faith, hope, and love.
Jubilee Years have historically been times of both conversion and celebration, as the people of God turn their hearts to the Lord so that they may be enveloped by His mercy, transformed by His holiness, and caught up into the great joy of His love. This Jubilee Year offers us a unique opportunity to grow in our spiritual lives and unite ourselves evermore to the universal Church, which as a “pilgrim of hope” marches home to the Father’s embrace.
In the moving contributions of this World at Prayer Newsletter, we see clearly God’s power to bring transformative growth and unity to our families and communities through prayer. I pray that these moments of grace will inspire you and your families to begin this “year of the Lord’s favor” with every confidence in His love and mercy.
In Christ,
Rev. Fred Jenga, C.S.C.
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D. International Director, Holy Cross Family Ministries, was at the "The Finest Wine" Vow Renewal Event in Easton, USA
A MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
A MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Dear Friends in Mission,
As we approach the end of this incredible year, I am filled with gratitude for the dedication and prayers that have fueled the global mission of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Through your unwavering support, we have touched countless families, inspiring them to strengthen their prayer lives and deepen their faith.
This special 18th edition of the Global World At Prayer Newsletter celebrates the remarkable accomplishments achieved together. From global leadership initiatives advocating family well-being to empowering youth, fostering cultural engagement, and providing holistic family counseling, the impact has been truly extraordinary.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to our global team for their commitment, creativity, and passion, and to you, our readers, for your continued prayers and encouragement. You are a vital part of this mission, and your support sustains our work in 18 countries around the world.
May this issue not only be a testament to what we have achieved but also a source of hope and inspiration for the journey ahead. Let us continue to embrace our mission with faith, love, and prayer.
Wishing you a joyful and blessed Christmas season, filled with the peace of Christ.
Blessings,
Fr. Pinto Paul, C.S.C.
SPOTLIGHT! Tis the Year of Hope! Worldwide and National Community Events Await You. Visit the link below for more details.
SPOTLIGHT! Tis the Year of Hope! Worldwide and National Community Events Await You. Visit the link below for more details.
VENERABLE PATRICK PEYTON-founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries.
VENERABLE PATRICK PEYTON-founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries.
Let's pray for the speedy beatification and canonization 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.
Father Peyton speaks at a rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, in October, 1958
WORDS OF WISDOM
WORDS OF WISDOM
"The Family That Prays Together Stays Together"
"A World at Prayer is a World at Peace"
Venerable Patrick Peyton
From Prayer to Jubilee: Celebrating Spiritual Growth and Global Unity
From Prayer to Jubilee: Celebrating Spiritual Growth and Global Unity
HIGHLIGHT: In this issue of our Global Newsletter, we celebrate the ways HCFM Ministry Centers have deepened faith and strengthened families throughout 2024. Explore the inspiring highlights from around the world!
HIGHLIGHT: In this issue of our Global Newsletter, we celebrate the ways HCFM Ministry Centers have deepened faith and strengthened families throughout 2024. Explore the inspiring highlights from around the world!
GREETINGS FROM AFRICA
GREETINGS FROM AFRICA
Uganda
Uganda
GREETINGS FROM ASIA
GREETINGS FROM ASIA
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. with a family in Caracas, Venezuela in 1961. He is speaking to several small children as their parents look on, mother holding a smaller child.
Through Family Rosary a House Becomes a Home with a Soul
Through Family Rosary a House Becomes a Home with a Soul
Venerable Patrick Peyton constantly spoke of the benefits of praying the Rosary. In his excerpt from an article in the Family Rosary Crusade Handbook, he wrote of the increase in faith experienced by those praying the Rosary with the proper devotion and attention. READ MORE
FAMILY ROSARY USA
FAMILY ROSARY USA
The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Embracing the Power of the Rosary (Family Rosary USA)
Distractions abound in our daily lives and busy schedules tend to pull families in every direction. Yet, hope for strengthening family bonds and building habits of faith can be found through the powerful and timeless practice of the Rosary. READ MORE
18,000 handmade or donated rosaries, packed with colorful instructions by our wonderful volunteers, left our world headquarters to fulfill requests around the globe.
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Father Patrick Peyton addresses a crowd at a Rosary Rally in Minneapolis in Oct. 1958.
The long-wed Catholic couples who appear in LASTING MARRIAGES: I DO…AND I STILL DO.
Faith on Screen: Bringing Prayer to Life
Faith on Screen: Bringing Prayer to Life
Since its founding in 1947 by Venerable Patrick Peyton, Family Theater Productions has always promoted prayer. Most recently, that’s been on the big screen – and the small one.
Our Gabriel and Christopher Award-winning documentary READ MORE
"Lasting Marriages: I Do...and I Still Do" YouTube Series
"Lasting Marriages: I Do...and I Still Do" YouTube Series
This YouTube series features long-term married couples who share their advice and encouragement on honoring their vows and staying committed “until death do us part.”
To watch the series, click here
FATHER PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
FATHER PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
Celebrating the Jubilee Year: Honoring Father Patrick Peyton’s Legacy of Family Prayer
When the pandemic closed Family Theater Productions offices in March 2020, I jumped in the car with my sister, brother-in-law, and four-month-old nephew and headed for Missoula, MT to be with my mom, who had been widowed less than a year.
Not long after arriving in Montana, we decided to start a nightly family Rosary utilizing a free conference line. READ MORE
The article author, Megan Harrington, and her family. December 8, 2018
HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES ADVANCEMENT
HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES ADVANCEMENT
Benefactor Spotlight: Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Benefactor Spotlight: Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The Catholic Daughters' 75 years of steadfast support of Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) has been foundational to the mission of the spiritual well-being of families through Rosary prayer. In 1948 when Father Peyton sought their support for his Crusade for Family Prayer, CDA answered his call to promote the Family Rosary in homes and parishes throughout their courts. READ MORE
Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Board December 2023 visit to Holy Cross Family Ministries headquarters at The Father Peyton Center in North Easton, MA.
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS! INTERNATIONAL CONTEST 2025
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS! INTERNATIONAL CONTEST 2025
Try-Prayer 2025
Try-Prayer 2025
The theme for our Try-Prayer 2025 is "Prayer: My Pathway to Peace". In addition to traditional artwork, we are offering high school and college students the option to use media platforms to showcase their creativity. Each Ministry Center is allowed one entry. Videos should be 10 to 20 minutes in length. The first prize winner will receive $3,000, second place will be awarded $2,000, and third place will receive $1,000. This exciting contest is called the Global Flourishing Family Video Contest. The deadline for all submissions is May 31, 2025. We prefer live action (telling a story with characters)! READ MORE
TESTIMONIES
TESTIMONIES
Ministry Centers in 18 Countries
Ministry Centers in 18 Countries
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.
"A World at Prayer is a World at Peace."
~ Venerable Patrick Peyton
READ MORE for inspiring testimonies.
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