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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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service  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: The Most Wounded Among Us

It might be difficult to recognize someone who’s wounded. Today’s reflection starts with a story where I happened upon a wounded soul on my own front porch.

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Learn more about our faith  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: Is There Life After Delivery?

If you haven’t already heard about this unique little story that has been circulating the internet, take a few minutes today to listen. And prepare to be awed.

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Learn more about our faith  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Encountering Christ on the Road

Can you imagine walking down the road and meeting Jesus face to face? Today let’s spend a few moments to think about how we encounter Christ each day.

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faithfulness  |  inspiration

Family Reflection Video: Unbroken Faith

Have you ever thought, Lord, if you are there, come to our aid, my family has nowhere else to turn? Believe me, you’re not alone in this thought.

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Learn more about our faith  |  The Sacraments

Family Reflection Video: Baptism of the Lord

Today, through a personal family story, we reflect on the grace of Baptism, the first sacrament you receive in the Catholic Church.

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celebration  |  feast-day  |  holy-family

Family Reflection Video: Holy Family

It’s always lots of fun to flip through photos on your phone, send them to your family and friends, and laugh about the joyful memories you had together. Today, just like our old photos, we recall the moments shared during this rich Christmas week.

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