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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.

Seasonal Reflections

Called to an Encounter: Family Reflection

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. March 23rd, 2020

Thus says the Lord, “Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth.”

Holy lives of inspiration

Every Family: Family Reflection

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. March 19th, 2020

Cardinal O’Malley yesterday, asked us all to keep devotional visits to churches during the daytime while honoring government directives to not assemble in groups of 10 or more.

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Love thy Neighbor

The Finger of God: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. March 12th, 2020

At times the Word of God shocks us awake. Today we hear of two rich people. One is nameless, living for himself, and the other shares his wealth with others.

Why pray?

A Master Class in Prayer by Jesus: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. March 5th, 2020

This week, the Lord Jesus is giving us a master class in prayer. We're reminded not to just kick back in our comfy armchairs and pray passively. Today Jesus is using active verbs such as ask, seek and knock.

Seasonal Reflections

The Ashes: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. February 26th, 2020

“Hey, the Catholics are giving out ashes!”

Return to the Church

Secular Monks: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. February 19th, 2020

He was raised Catholic, but he is no longer a believer. He is a Stoic, a practitioner of Vipassana meditation and a biohacker. He is 43, unmarried, and childless.