Fr. Phalan was ordained in Perú and holds much of his priestly heart there. World Youth Day in Brazil gave him occasion to reflect on Holy Cross' 50 years of ministry there, with its struggles and even larger joys.

Fr. Don Fetters, C.S.C, shares the joy of the Holy Cross community in Perú as they celebrate 50 years of service in that country. The past has been filled with blessings, and the future still invites our community to be ready to serve the church and people there.

Brendan McAleer, C.S.C., who just professed his own First Vows just over one month ago, shares his reflections on the Final Vows and Diaconate Ordination liturgies of new Deacons Adam Booth, C.S.C., and Pat Reidy, C.S.C.

Fr. Brian Ching, CSC, writes about the significant number of transitions that have happened at St. Joseph Parish since the beginning of summer, and how to face the cross-roads of transition with trust.

Fr. Frank Cafarelli, C.S.C. shares his homily with us from Lucernarium. Fr. Frank encourages Adam Booth, C.S.C. and Patrick Reidy, C.S.C. as he reflects on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans.

Rev. Thomas O'Hara, C.S.C., Provincial Superior of the United States Province of Priests and Brothers, encourages Adam Booth, C.S.C. and Patrick Reidy, C.S.C. to be prophetic sojourners, as they pledge their lives forever to the service of the Church and the world as Holy Cross religious.

Old College seminarian Charlie Skinner shares some of his spiritual reflections from seminarian orientation. This year's theme was "Trusting in Divine Providence." Charlie observes how the Blessed Virgin Mary is the best example of that trust.

Mr. Adam Booth, C.S.C., reflects on the last few weeks and days leading up to his final Profession of Vows and ordination to the Diaconate. Beyond the details of planning liturgies and celebrations, read about his call to give his life over in a more explicit way.