A world at prayer is a world at peace<\/p>\nVenerable Fr Patrick Peyton, CSC<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Together with Holy Cross Family Ministries<\/a>, we invite you to delve into the heart of prayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rediscover the gift of family prayer<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Encounter the example of Venerable Fr Patrick Peyton, CSC<\/em><\/strong>, a model of hope and prayer for our times, buried within our own diocese, and currently on the path to canonization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As one Church, let us pray together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re here to help. Access materials and resources below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This inspiring documentary chronicles a poor Irish teen, who journeys to America hoping to become a millionaire. Instead, he is miraculously healed of tuberculosis, and spends his life inspiring millions to experience the power of prayer. We see Father Patrick Peyton\u2019s years in Hollywood, where he enlists the stars of his day \u2014 from Bing Crosby to Jimmy Stewart to Princess Grace \u2014 to create radio dramas and TV specials that spread his famous message, \u201cThe family that prays together stays together.\u201d Then Father Peyton takes to the globe, gathering millions at Rosary events, to hear his message of family unity through prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parishes within the Diocese of Fall River can click below to request a free copy of PRAY for parish viewings through August 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click below to download a free e-copy of Holy Cross Family Ministries\u2019 Family Prayer Book to help your family develop the habit of prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click below to download a free e-copy of Holy Cross Family Ministries\u2019 Family Prayer Journal to accompany the Family Prayer Book<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parishes within the Diocese of Fall River can click below to access resources to help show and promote PRAY<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delve into Lent together by using our family guides on engaging prayer, fasting, and almsgiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are a parish leader or parent, our virtual resources will help you in your Lenten Journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Catholics, fasting and abstaining from meat are disciplines of Lent<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Church is a “family of families”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrate as part of our larger family by taking part in the Mass and experiencing God’s mercy in Reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a local Parish Church to connect your family to our family of Faith!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Parish Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Family Prayer Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Family Prayer Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Media Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Additional Lenten Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
TRANSFORM FAMILY LIFE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
RESOURCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FASTING & ABSTINENCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Connect<\/em> with a Community this Lent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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