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She Went in Haste: Family Reflection Video

She Went in Haste: Family Reflection Video

Holy lives of inspiration

Why did Mary travel in haste?

A Swiss theologian once said there are two dramas we can play in our lives. In one, we are the writer, producer, director, and star. This one narrates an ego-centric attitude and a selfish disposition. The other drama has God as the writer, producer, and director, with ourselves cast in roles only we can play because God knows what we can do.

Mary realizes her role is like no other. God has cast her as the only one who can carry out the role of the Mother of Christ. She makes haste when going to visit Elizabeth because she has found her joy in the Lord’s plan.

What role do you play?

Almighty God, employ our skills and gifts as you need them. We seek to live in Your Word.

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.