Sacred Heart of Jesus: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on June 8th, 2018

Sacred Heart of Jesus: Family Reflection Video

The Divine Mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been spreading out ever since Christ’s side was opened on Calvary.

When Jesus invited Thomas to “…bring your hand and put it into my side” (John 20:27), Thomas was invited to touch the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Overcome with love, Thomas sees a heart that is wounded, wounded out of love for humanity. He sees the Sacred Heart that took the sin of humanity upon itself. That is what love does, love suffers for the other.

Christ’s Sacred Heart is ready to raise up each of us from any despair we may have. As we look on Christ’s Sacred Heart, we see it’s a love that forgives, heals and restores us. The physical wound in Christ’s side is the gateway to the love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart.

The power of this Love led Thomas around the globe. Just like Thomas, let this Love penetrate your heart and life. Pray that your family each have their hearts change into hearts of love.

For additional reading: The Blood and Water, John 19:31-37.

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.