Family Reflection Video: Divide and Conquer

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on March 23rd, 2017

Family Reflection Video: Divide and Conquer

Does your family gather or scatter when times get tough?

In times of trial and threat, we all share a common instinct – we blame, attack, break up and disperse. But division weakens us. Evil loves nothing more than a divided heart.

A wise piece of advice found in Ephesians 4:26 is “Never let the sun go down on your anger.” Restore harmony before ending the day. How can you do this? Invite the strongest force for good and unity into your home by praying together. Talk with your family about the spiritual strength of family prayer. Can you think of examples when a family divided was weaker than family united?

The family that prays together is united against evil and is at peace. Remember Father Peyton’s famous message, “the family that prays together stays together.” God bless you and your family.

For additional reading: Luke 11:14-23

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.