Student Reflections on World Youth Day Experiences:

Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J., celebrates Mass after the stations of the cross on the top of a hill.

“Yesterday and this morning I saw myself become totally immersed in the pilgrimage. I felt the Holy Spirit encouraging me to die to my shortcomings and overwhelming me during Adoration and Reconciliation. The Stations of the Cross walk this morning was extremely powerful and moving as I felt the gravity of Christ’s persecution and saving grace. Every moment I have felt closer to Christ, and I am overcome with joy.”
–Taylor Billings ’12

“There are only a few times in life that I have found myself in a place where the terrain of the earth so, perfectly matches the terrain of my soul. In times like these, it feels as though each breath and each step is a prayer of thanksgiving to God.”
–Corey James ’13