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

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on November 30th, 2016

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.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s wisdom certainly gives us a lot to think about; especially when we reflect on our personal encounters with Jesus.

Tonight when you’re with family or close friends, ask how close they have come to Jesus? Reflect together on the moments you feel closest to Jesus. Do you experience it during mass, personal prayer or a simple interaction with another person?

I pray for you and your family every day. Let’s ask God to show us Jesus this Advent.

If you’re interested in more published works by Pope Benedict XVI check out God is Love and Last Testament for some additional reading.

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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.