NEWSWATCH | KAIROS GLOBAL | APRIL 2020

National Assembly, Jesus Youth Canada

JY Canada National assembly was conducted on 15 – 16 February 2020. Around 51 delegates from various provinces across Canada attended the assembly. First day began with a vibrant music followed by Praise and Worship by the JY Canada’s music band – “Absolution”. Fr Pious Maliar celebrated the Holy mass on the first day and focused on the theme of Servant Leadership. Some of the topics discussed on the first day were “Challenges in leadership, cost of discipleship, challenges in reaching out beyond cultural barriers”. The main highlight of the second day presentation by Jithin George, from USA, on “Who is your Neighbor”. Jithin George emphasized on the need to be at service as a Leader and identify the people in need around you like the Good Samaritan. A new national Council was elected with Jims Alackel as the coordinator. The new National Youth team was also elected with Kevin Abraham as coordinator. The day ended with a solemn anointing ceremony. The mass was celebrated by  Rev. Msgr. Thomas Kalarathil, C.H.H. Director of Clergy Personnel and Chaplaincy.

Enroute, Ireland

As part of a mission outreach, Jesus Youth Ireland organised a one day gathering called Enroute. It took place on 18 January 2020 for young professionals and students who recently immigrated to Ireland. It was a huge gathering with close to 200 participants mainly from campuses and nursing profession.

The main insights of the day were shared by Jesus Youth missionary Dr. Sindhu Subadhra from USA. Enroute marked the start of a new journey for all the participants. They were able to reexperience the beauty and fellowship of the Jesus Youth movement which some were very familiar to before arriving in Ireland. Celebration of Holy Mass, adoration, testimonies, audio visual and a musical night were some of the highlights of the day. Many of the participants were inspired to lead a witnessing life for Jesus in their workplaces and colleges. 

Fruits of the program soon began to sprout through small gathering initiatives in various locations around Ireland. It was also a great opportunity for the youth ministry of Ireland to minister and growing in charisms.

Serviam, USA

From February 20- 23, about 100 of the "inspired leadership" of Jesus Youth of America gathered together in Dallas, Texas for a renewal of their desire to serve the Lord through the movement. Every committed member was invited to attend, and the gathering was oriented towards those who were inspired to commit their time and lives in service of the movement. Mr. Manoj Sunny joined the weekend and provided direction on Finding Joy in the Ministry, Spiritual Accompaniment and Mission 2033. Other sessions were taken by local leadership, such as Jilu Chengat, Simi Sahu, Sunil Nadarajan, Georgee Malayil and Jithin George and covered a variety of topics including healthy life in the regions, working dynamics on teams, and receiving the Spirit to be able to serve the Lord. The participants were able to gather in the regions to discuss how these areas affected their daily regional realities as well as participate in a range of ministry breakout topics. The weekend ended with a great sense of the joy that we are called into as Jesus Youth, as manifested by the post adoration celebration on Saturday night. As hoped for, it was a time of renewal, healing and a time to hold on to the promises of the Lord for the movement, especially in the United States of America.