A HUNDRED ISSUES, ONE CONTINUING GRACE | KAIROS GLOBAL | JULY 2026

Author: Ashish Rozario

Intro: Since the first issue, Kairos Global has been designed to perfection by Ashish Rozario of Mustard Tree, Delhi.

When the very first issue of Kairos Global came to life, it was more than ink on paper – it was a vision taking shape. To have been entrusted with giving that vision a face, a form, and a voice through design has been one of the most meaningful privileges of my creative life.

From that pilot issue to this landmark hundredth, I have had a front-row seat to something quietly extraordinary. I have watched the magazine grow – not just in number but in depth, boldness, and wisdom. The quality of writing has matured with each issue, and today Kairos Global addresses the Catholic youth with a breadth and sensitivity that is truly remarkable. Whether engaging with the complexities of technology, the struggles of emotional well-being, the textures of social life, or the quiet stirrings of the spirit, the magazine meets young readers where they are, and gently points them toward where they are called to be.

Designing a spiritual publication is a unique challenge. Every layout, every typographic choice, every visual carries a responsibility – to honour the message it holds. It is work that demands not just skill, but attentiveness. None of it would be possible without a team that collaborates with both professionalism and heart. Every issue has been a small miracle of collective effort, and I remain deeply grateful for that.

I am humbled that the design language we built together has been recognised internationally – and I am equally proud to see the magazine's editorial work earning the acclaim it deserves. These are not just awards; they are affirmations that the work matters.

As I contribute to this centennial issue, I do so with a full heart. The talents I bring to this work are not mine to claim – they are gifts entrusted to me, and this magazine has given me a beautiful way to return them with gratitude. Congratulations to the entire Kairos Global family on one hundred issues. May there be many more, and may I continue, by God's grace, to have a small part in shaping the story.

Creative Director with Mustard Tree, Ashish Rozario has more than 27 years of experience in communication design across mediums spanning print, digital, video, audio, photography and illustration. A passionate cook, he lives in Delhi, India with his wife and two children. An active member of the Jesus Youth movement since 1997 serving in music and media ministry, he is also the co-founder and music director with the Jesus Youth band, 'Acts of the Apostles'.