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Ego Sum Lux Mundi: Family Reflection Video

Ego Sum Lux Mundi: Family Reflection Video

Why pray?

“I am the light of the world.”

Jesus speaks today to the people of Jerusalem who have seen the blaze from the temple light up the night. If they think this light gives off a great glow, just wait until they experience the Kingdom of God. Jesus is the light which lasts forever!

Jesus has the authority to say this because he is confident in who he is, he is witness to himself, by the power of the Father. He also has the witness of God, through which his effect upon the people brings fullness and inspires their hearts. What does it mean to you to follow the Light of the world?

Lord, shine your light and graces upon our lives. Amen.

About 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.