Jesus Youth

The last weekend of June of 1986 was quite special. About a hundred college students from all over Kerala gathered to join hands for a change in college campuses. This …
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‘One of my unforgettable memories is our post-meeting “dosa fellowship”’. We had this online gathering in connection with the 45th anniversary of our prayer group and several people recalled our …
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Some childhood games we don’t forget easily. Building a playhouse and gathering there with neighbourhood friends was one of my favourite pastimes. Using sticks and palm leaves we would build …
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Eagerness to welcome God’s Kingdom – foundation of JY life and mission

Wednesday gatherings after our 6pm prayer meeting used to be quite fascinating. For about 30 minutes everyone would …
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Our first vocation in life – to praise God

‘Maybe you always went to church to get your wishes fulfilled, but not here.’ Fr Marcelino used to train us to …
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A multicultural approach is the heart of Jesus Youth missionary fervour

‘Your youth groups are a nice blend, from cities and villages, English and vernacular speaking, college youth and …
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‘Today’s youth have a serious lack of motivation. Almost nothing challenges them as they live from one moment to the next.’ As a group of educational experts on a government-appointed …
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‘He has so many questions. Some are a bit too much for me. Could you spare sometime?’ Suma had been accompanying this youth for a few months and now she …
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When I paused during a session, a young person raised his hand, ‘But, why don’t we have competitions?’ This was during a training for Kids Companions, young JYs who would …
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The art ministry had their first meeting at Chavara Bhavan, Kainakary1. On my attempt to find the route, Google Map said, ‘Can’t find a way there.’ Later I discovered that …
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