By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on February 25th, 2019

How to Energize Your Family's Faith: Family Reflection Video

Why couldn’t the apostles heal the boy?

Jesus is faced today with a father asking for healing on his son’s behalf. He asked Jesus for this healing after the apostles could not complete the task. In looking at why they were unable, Jesus says they did not energize and activate their healing power through prayer.

Jesus offers us freedom from sin, bondage, evil habits, and addictions as long as we have faith. Faith is a free gift of God and the human act of believing in Him. Families, God will work daily miracles in our lives, provided we pray with trusting faith.

When does your family pray together?

Pray with your family today. Keep trust in your hearts, and the Lord will answer!

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.