A Beacon of Light: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on June 24th, 2019

A Beacon of Light: Family Reflection Video

Today is the birth of one of the three babies celebrated by the universal Church.

We know the holy importance of the birth of Jesus and the birth of Mary, but today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist. This feast day is a celebration of the light and witness John brought to the world and the work he did on behalf of God.

The priesthood is about following Christ and shaping a life like his. Some of my fellow priests are filled with joy at their mission and lift the spirits of everyone they meet with their enthusiasm. To celebrate John as the great example of discipleship, it is recommended for us to gather around a fire to burn old blessed palms, candles, and to scatter the darkness, making way for the Light of the World!

How does your family bring light to the world?

About Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.

Father Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C. (Father Willy), a native of Old Town, Maine, is the eighth of 12 children. He joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1964 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Stonehill College in 1967 and a master’s in Theology from the University of Notre Dame in 1971. He served in ministry at Stonehill College (1979-1992), Holy Cross leadership (1994-2000), National Director of Family Theater Productions, Hollywood (2000-2014), and President of Holy Cross Family Ministries (2014-2022). In addition to English, he is conversant in French and Spanish. He remains a diehard fan of the Boston Red Sox, even though he has served as Chaplain for the Los Angeles Dodgers.