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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.

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Family Reflection Video: The Immaculate Conception

Today on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary we reflect on the beauty and goodness of Mary.

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faithfulness  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: A Firm Foundation

Who would you say is the architect of your family? Grounded in our love for God and each other, we strive to create a strong and sustaining foundation of faith.

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Family Reflection Video: How Close Have You Come to Jesus?

Have you ever thought about your spiritual genealogy? From the priest who baptized you to the bishop who ordained that priest and on and on. It’s an unbroken line of spiritual connection that travels back to the twelve apostles. Thus, going back to Jesus.

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inspiration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: A Disciple of Christ is Humble, Hungry and Smart

Advent is a time of waiting and preparing for Christ. It’s a time to grow in our faith. By knowing and personally experiencing Jesus in our lives, we become humble, hungry and smart, just as Saint Catherine of Siena did. She experienced intimacy with Mary, the saints and Jesus.

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faithfulness  |  inspiration

Family Reflection Video: Give Thanks at All Times

What do you do when things get rough? Do you get tied up in the turmoil? Do you focus on the trouble in your heart or in the hearts of others? Are you so absorbed in hurt that you forget to give thanks?

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Family Reflection Video: Sweet as Honey

What could possibly taste so sweet but after time, curdle and sour in your stomach? Jesus might be using our senses to help us relate to this important story today.

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