Craig Francis Harrison graduated from Bakersfield High School, and UCLA, where he obtained a degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology. He entered the Seminary at St. Johns and received a Masters Degree in Divinity.
Craig Harrison has legally adopted multiple children and 19 grandchildren, who have enhanced both his life and ministry.
He is a sought-after speaker and has donated many hours to numerous philanthropic organizations in Bakersfield, including Rotary, Kiwanis, Bakersfield Museum of Art, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Friends of the Children, Jim Burke Dream Builders, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Catholic Charities. Craig has also served on the Boards of the Bakersfield Art Museum, the Wheeler Foundation, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
In 2020, Craig Harrison formed Transition Ahead, LLC, allowing him to help others achieve the best version of self through healing. He has performed countless workshops on grief, trauma, and living in peace; and is the author of “Angel Girl,” written in memory of an 11-year old girl who passed away from cancer, and “Pax et Bonum,” a tribute to his beloved Assisi, Italy. He is currently writing two new books.
Craig Harrison’s daily reflection, “Coffee with Jesus,” and weekly Sunday video, “The Message,” bring spiritual inspiration to thousands.
Craig's Latest Inspirations
On the feast day of St. Francis, we recall our basic purpose to know, love, and serve God. Following his saintly example points our entire lives directly back to Christ.
Special moments of inspiration point us to God, but He also dwells in our daily chores. True spiritual growth happens when we learn to find Him right in front of us every day.
Generosity begins by recognizing how much our Heavenly Father has freely given us. As we celebrate the Guardian Angels, let us share our blessings with others.
In a world filled with noisy, blurred messages, true clarity is found only in God’s Word. Reflecting on Philippians 4:8-9 reminds us to focus on whatever is honorable, pure, and praiseworthy.