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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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forgiveness

Family Reflection Video: Gran Torino

It’s difficult offering no resistance to those who hurt you, but Jesus encourages us to turn the other cheek.

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Marriage  |  family

Family Reflection Video: Allow Us to Live Together to a Happy Old Age

Join me for a great reflection about the strength of a special patron, a woman married seven times, and a simple prayer to God.

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family  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: Give what is God’s to God

Do you know your rights as a child of God?

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Luke  |  joyful

Family Reflection Video: Your Purpose in Life

We’re all in search of our mission, our unique role in life. But how do we pursue it with the same zeal and purpose that Mary did?

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Learn more about our faith

Family Reflection Video: Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?

There are many important names we know throughout history, but only one has the greatest influence with God the Father … Jesus.

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John  |  The Sacraments

Family Reflection Video: Come Holy Spirit

Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, was once asked what his favorite prayer was.

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