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Family Reflection Video: Encountering Christ on the Road

Family Reflection Video: Encountering Christ on the Road

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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.

On the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul we’re reminded of the excitement and power of meeting Jesus. As Pope Benedict XVI observed, “It is only in [our] personal relationship with Christ that we are truly Christian.” It doesn’t matter who you are or who you’ve been, once you encounter Christ … you’re changed forever.

Bring your family together as you discuss your personal stories of encountering Christ. Do you still feel the excitement and energy of being a Christian? How can your family continue to share and propel the love of Jesus?

It’s been a pleasure having you with us today. God bless you and your family.

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.