Family Reflection Video: We Need a Pulse

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on May 2nd, 2017

Family Reflection Video: We Need a Pulse

Today I share an amazing story of a resurrection that I witnessed recently in my hometown of Old Town, Maine.

The students had to see Officer King to believe he was actually alive and still among them. Did we have to see the Resurrection of Jesus to believe in it? These fifty days of Easter draw us into the deep richness and mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, true man and true God.

Today is the feast of Saint Athanasius, who is remembered as a courageous and great defender of the divinity of Jesus. Think about what it means to be a great defender of our faith then talk about it with your family. Could you each be as courageous and confident responding to someone who accuses you and tries to break down your belief in Jesus? Have you ever been in a situation like that? How did you react?

May all the blessings and joy of Easter be with you and your family today.

For additional reading: Acts 7:51-8:1A.

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.