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
A MESSAGE FROM the president
A MESSAGE FROM the president
A Missionary Spirit and Attention to Contextual Realities
Dear Friends,
We pray this finds you all well. Thank you for your support of the ministry to families that Venerable Patrick Peyton founded.
In our last publication of the Global Newsletter, I shared the two guiding principles of “renewal of our founding trust in the power of prayer” and the need to “re-center the Rosary as our organizing principle.” In this edition, I share with you the need to rekindle our missionary spirit to families and the need to give closer attention to the contextual realities of families.
An Intergenerational Family at Prayer at the Grotto of Blessed Mother at Notre Dame.
A Message from the International Director
A Message from the International Director
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Dear HCFM Global Newsletter readers,
We are thrilled to present the 13th issue of the Global World at Prayer Newsletter, focusing on the theme of "Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families." Family bonds are crucial for strength and support in today's fast-paced world. One powerful way to strengthen these bonds is through the practice of the Family Rosary. In this newsletter, you will discover inspiring stories of how our Ministry Centers bring the mysteries of the Rosary to life within families.
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
AFRICA
AFRICA
Children's Rosary Rally concluding the Month of Mary at Holy Trinity Parish in Maskta, the Diocese of Mburu. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Arusha and Kitete, Tanzania
Father John Baptist Nsubuga praying with a family during a home visit in Nsambya Kampala. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Fort Portal, Jinja, and Kampala, Uganda
Children of Wamma Education Center are in deep prayer for hope in their families. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Dandora, Kenya
Children at Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Junior High School Choir gather on Ascension Thursday. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Ghana
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
FAMILY ROSARY USA
FAMILY ROSARY USA
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Reflection Series
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Reflection Series
The Mysteries of the Rosary truly proclaim the awesome works of God! As we meditate upon each, we attend what Saint John Paul II referred to as the “School of Mary.” Each mystery reveals something about Jesus, His salvific works, and how we can be better disciples. Family Rosary USA is working to provide a series of reflections on each Mysteries, beginning with the Joyful Mysteries. Those reflections may be enjoyed here: World at Prayer blog from Family Rosary - Reflections of Family and Faith | Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
ASIA
ASIA
Family Rosary is a powerful weapon that can be used to fight against temptation which we face in the family. Meditating on the Glorious Mysteries as a community on the evening of May 31, 2023, Journeying with our Blessed Mother on the Joy of the Resurrection of our Lord and the Descent of the Holy Holy Spirit, clearly shows that our God is a loving God who is always close to us. He doesn't look at our ability, but he looks at our availability to spend time praying the Rosary as a family. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Northeast India
Father Shiju Joseph and Fathe Arul Raj gather with the graduates of the students of postgraduate level training in Family Therapy. - Peyton Institute for Families, Bangalore, India
Children pray with Father Ruben Gomes, C.S.C., at Tuital Boys School. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Bangladesh
Families gather in procession to pray the Rosary at St. Patrick’s Parish in Bangalore. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, South India
In a special way, gathering in prayer to Our Blessed Mother. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Tamil Nadu, India
Video of Mary Mother of Mercy Home for the Elderly and Abandoned in San Pedro, Laguna. - Family Rosary Crusade, Philippines
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
ARCHIVES
ARCHIVES
Father Peyton amidst a crowd following a rally in Nova Scotia, Canada, 1951
No Prayer Quite Like It
In 1979 Father Peyton wrote an article in response to a request from Our Family, Canada’s Catholic Family Monthly Magazine. In this excerpt, he reveals his belief that the Rosary is a way of prayer like no other and explains the benefits of praying it as a family together.
EUROPE
EUROPE
Pilgrims visiting the Father Peyton Centre with Father Valerian Castelino, C.S.C., and Padraic Walsh. - Father Peyton Centre, Ireland
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
Rosary maker groups pray before the Blessed Mother at St Raphael Parish, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Canada
This year we celebrated the mothers of the ministry on the third Sunday of May during our general assembly. - Holy Cross Family Ministries, Haiti
Children learning how to pray the Rosary through beautiful art. - Rosario en Familia, México
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
MUSEUM OF FAMILY PRAYER
May Crowning at the Museum of Family Prayer!
May Crowning at the Museum of Family Prayer!
The Museum of Family Prayer hosted its second May Crowning event on May 13. It was a beautiful afternoon filled with families praying the Rosary together and culminating in the crowning of our Lady.
SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
Please click on the image above to watch the video of children praying the Joyful Mysteries. - Rosario en Familia, Perú
The "Elderly with a Young Heart" project members gather in their chapels for activities in the Craft Workshops. Before this, they pray the Holy Rosary to our Blessed Mother for their personal, family, and community intentions at the Santa Rosa de las Americas Chapel and the Nazareth Chapel. - INFAM, Perú
Mrs. Flor Oyarse, belonging to the Work La Fuente of the Parish San Roque de Peñalolén C.S.C, every Tuesday prays the Sorrowful Mysteries with the collaborators of Rosario en Familia. - Rosario en Familia, Chile
A young girl receiving her First Holy Communion. - Rosário en Família, Brasil
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
FAMILY THEATER PRODUCTIONS
The Mysteries of “The Rosary,” Our Greatest Spiritual Weapon
The Mysteries of “The Rosary,” Our Greatest Spiritual Weapon
The Rosary is so much more than just an object, decoration or symbol. It’s a powerful prayer.
We often see Rosaries in the world, whether hanging from cars’ rearview mirrors, around people’s necks, or used in movies, but what is the Rosary, really?
It’s the life of Christ, seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary – using Scripture and familiar prayers. And, as saints have told us, it’s our greatest spiritual weapon in the battle against evil and darkness.
“The Rosary” episode of “Catholic Central,” from Family Theater Productions, emphasizes the Rosary’s purpose and role in daily life. In addition, “Catholic Central” has individual videos in which co-hosts Kai and Libby pray each of the Rosary Mysteries.
Recently, FTP’s National Director, Father David Guffey, C.S.C., partnered with Sony Pictures to bless 100,000 Rosaries to be distributed to filmgoers at showings of “The Pope’s Exorcist.”
HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES ADVANCEMENT
HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES ADVANCEMENT
James P. Kelly
Supporters Spotlight
Supporters Spotlight
The prayers and generosity of our benefactors are helping to make countless families healthy, holy, and happy. Together we advance the mission of Holy Cross Family Ministries in opening the hearts of others to experience the joy and beauty of homes warmed by the love and goodness of God Himself through family prayer.
Holy Cross Family Ministries offers our deepest condolences to the family of James “Jimmy” P. Kelly, a beloved friend and supporter of our ministry, who passed away in April. He was a man of great faith, and all who had the pleasure of knowing James knew he always carried a Rosary. In the early 1990s, when Father Peyton needed help with his “Rosaries for Russia” campaign, James worked tirelessly to secure one million Rosaries for families. This global Rosary campaign continues today as our Rosaries for the World program, which provides Rosaries to families across the globe, continuing Father Peyton’s message of “The family that prays together stays together.” Please join us in praying for the eternal rest of James Kelly.
FATHER PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
FATHER PEYTON PRAYER GUILD
Father James Mathew, C.S.C., and Sister Naw Myint, O.S.S.F.X., pray over a resident of the Mary Mother of Mercy Home for the Elderly and Abandoned
Members of The Father Peyton Prayer Guild and F.R.C. Units in the Philippines: Living the 2nd Joyful Mystery, The Visitation
Members of The Father Peyton Prayer Guild and F.R.C. Units in the Philippines: Living the 2nd Joyful Mystery, The Visitation
Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., possessed a firm conviction that God had healed him from tuberculosis with the aid of Our Blessed Mother’s intercession when he was gravely ill as a seminarian. In response to this miraculous turn of events, Father Peyton sought to repay the Blessed Mother for her assistance in this Divine healing. What followed was a mission to families around the world that would change the lives of countless people and their families.
CATHOLIC MOM
CATHOLIC MOM
The First Catholic Mom: The Blessed Mother
The First Catholic Mom: The Blessed Mother
We are blessed at Catholic Mom to honor the Blessed Mother daily, but this Mother’s Day, we were able to celebrate her in a unique way.
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS! CONTEST 2023
TRY PRAYER! IT WORKS! CONTEST 2023
Open Wide the Doors of Your Home to Christ
Open Wide the Doors of Your Home to Christ
Inspired by our founder, Venerable Patrick Peyton, the Try Prayer! It Works! contest is inspired by Father Peyton’s message: "The family that prays together stays together."
Try Prayer Contest 2023 (familyrosary.org)
Winners are to be Announced in August 2023!
TESTIMONIES
TESTIMONIES
Ministry Centers in 17 Countries
Ministry Centers in 17 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.
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Families
FATHER PEYTON
FATHER PEYTON
Please pray for the speedy beatification and canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton, founder, Holy Cross Family Ministries.
WORDS OF WISDOM
WORDS OF WISDOM
"The Rosary is the chain that binds the family together."
"The Rosary is the chain that binds the family together."
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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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