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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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.

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Strengthening family unity

The Divine Comedy: Family Reflection Video

There is a time for every purpose under heaven. Friends, while this is a trying time for all of us, I would like to point out three realities. First, the Gospel reality, second, the Pandemic reality and third, the Divine Comedy of the Christian life. To conclude, extra-special golden anniversary wishes!

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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Family Reflection Video

Friends, if we have an ounce of empathy today, we must stand at the foot of the cross of Jesus with Mary, and the Beloved Disciple, and so many others .

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The Birthday of Mary: Family Reflection Video

If you have not seen the Latest version of FATIMA, please do so, for your sake, for your family’s and as a celebration of her birthday. You will be inspired and filled with hope at the fresh retelling of this braking into our world by God’s transcendence, power and love.

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Don't Let Jesus Into Your Boat: Family Reflection Video

If Jesus gets into your boat, as he got into Gregory’s boat, into the Late Congressman John Lewis’ boat, he will cause trouble, good trouble, in your life.

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The Week of Amazing Mothers: Family Reflection Video

We are completing a monumental week for mothers who shaped great saints. There is Blanche of Castile, the mother of King Saint Louis IX of France. Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. And the third amazing mother I'll leave anonymous until the end.

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Saint Bernard - Waiting for Mary’s Fiat: Family Reflection Video

Today is the feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. I beg your indulgence as I share part of a sermon from this great Christian figure of the 12th century.

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