The Greatest Battles: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on June 6th, 2019

The Greatest Battles: Family Reflection Video

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Today marks the 75^th anniversary of D-Day.

Thousands gathered today overlooking Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to pay respects and reflect on the freedoms won so many years ago. We remember the thousands of men and boys, some even still in their teens, who gave their lives to fight against a force that was so evil and destructive.

I think of the Last Supper at this time. Taking place the night before Jesus sacrificed all for us, he prayed not only for us, but also for those who will hear the believers and come to believe through them. The battle against evil always goes on, but may we never take for granted those who laid down their lives so that we could go on.

What do you remember on this day?

Lord, we pray for those who prevail on behalf of good, seeking to conquer evil, and fighting for what is right.

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.