Torn Military Cloak Becomes a Precious Relic: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. on November 11th, 2019

Torn Military Cloak Becomes a Precious Relic: Family Reflection Video

That night, in his dream, Martin was visited by Jesus. Jesus was smiling joyfully because he was wrapped in half of the military cloak Martin had given to the freezing beggar earlier that day.

Today is Veteran’s Day here in the U.S.A., Remembrance Day in Canada, and providentially, November 11 is also the Feast of Saint Martin of Tours, Son of a Veteran of the Roman Army.

The amazing story I shared of St. Martin gives us the word “chaplain,” a priest or minister serving men and women in the military.

Let us ask the Lord to fill our hearts with gratitude for all veterans, living and deceased, and pray that they will be blessed here and in eternity.

Today, thank a veteran in your family and in your neighborhood for their honorable service to your country.

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.