Family Reflection Video: A Woman, a Child, and a Dragon

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on August 15th, 2017

Family Reflection Video: A Woman, a Child, and a Dragon

“What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her to paradise after her death if he could?” - Saint Francis de Sales

The glory of Jesus’ resurrection is extended in Mary’s Assumption. As we celebrate it, we are also celebrating the hope to one day share in this risen glory. Not only is Mary Jesus’ mother, but she is our mother too! Because of this we know and believe she is concerned for our salvation, and that’s why we pray to her.

Take a moment today to pray to Mary with your family and ask for her intercession. As your mother, know that she will listen and care.

May we all follow our Holiest Mother Mary in doing the will of God. Blessings to you and your family.

For additional reading:

Today’s Readings

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

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.