Jesus Youth USA

Jesus Youth USA

6/21/2025, 12:47:16 AM

*Jesus Youth Commitment Retreat 2025* From June 13–18, *32 participants* from across the country came together at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) in Chicago for the Jesus Youth Commitment retreat. The gathering was blessed by the presence of Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt, who celebrated Qurbana on the opening day, and Bishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Angadiath, who offered the Holy Qurbana on June 15 and blessed the commitment ceremony. The format of the program encouraged deep personal reflection, group sharing, and communal prayer, creating space for genuine encounters with the Lord and one another in the spirit of the movement. Let’s keep these 32 participants in your prayers that the Spirit may continue to lead each of them to live out their missionary calling. #JesusYouth #JYUSA #JYCommitmentRetreat #RootedInChrist

Jesus Youth USA

6/17/2025, 11:17:43 PM

📣 *Jesus Youth US 2024 Annual Report is here!* “_Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scriptures ?_” — Luke 24:32 As you flip through the report, may you see more than pictures and words. May you see the movement of the Holy Spirit in and through the movement here in the US. 🙏 To every JY -thank you for your yes and your docility to the Spirit. As we enter into this _Jubilee Year_-celebrating 25 years of Jesus Youth in the US we hope this report will reawaken our missionary call and set our hearts on fire to come alive🔥 *Check it out*: 👉https://jesusyouth.us/annual-report/#flipbook-df_4082/1/ “_*I invite you to see what I see: a movement being renewed not by our strength, but by the presence of Jesus walking with us, speaking to us, and setting our hearts on fire.*_” — Nicole Samuel, JY US National Coordinator #JesusYouth #JYUSA #Jubilee25 #MissionaryMovement #ComeAlive

Jesus Youth USA

6/16/2025, 11:41:51 PM

🌟 *Ever wondered about the Spirituality of Jesus Youth?* Hear this heartfelt and insightful sharing from _Dr. Edward Edezhath_, one of the pioneers of the movement, as he unpacks what are some essential characteristics of a *Jesus Youth Spirituality.* 🎥 *Watch now*: https://youtu.be/-fkWeDkETzQ 📖 *Read more*: https://jesus-youth-inputs.blogspot.com/2025/06/what-is-jy-spirituality-it-is-joyful.html?m=1 _Jesus Youth invites young people and families to encounter Christ personally and embark on an interior journey with the Trinity, rooted in vibrant community life. Members are called to lead others into a dynamic relationship with Christ and to animate their social environments with the Gospel’s message_. – Edward Edezhath #JesusYouth #JYSpirituality #FaithInAction

Jesus Youth USA

6/15/2025, 5:55:29 AM

Check out the latest episode of the _Restore the Glory_ Podcast feat. *Fr. John Horn S.J*. In this episode Fr. Horn discusses the power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and addresses the root of sin. Fr. Horn discusses the significant work *Amoris Christi* (an affiliate of Jesus Youth) has done with regard to creating a new handout on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 👉*Check out the Full episode here:* https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uKh0cQaFN6S1BzPKmxeS2?si=AhC3_NBARvqsnLwqIWQVCw 👉 *Amoris Christi Trifold on Confession*: https://www.amorischristi.org/_files/ugd/f5bd33_e2e81d9a9a25425889e326e059d1d8fe.pdf To know more more about *Amoris Christi* and their work visit https://www.amorischristi.org/ _God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy. ... With a tenderness which never disappoints, but is always capable of restoring our joy, he makes it possible for us to lift up our heads and to start anew._ — Pope Francis

Jesus Youth USA

5/29/2025, 2:26:07 AM

This past Monday, May 26th, more than 100 JY's gathered in Somerset, New Jersey, as one Jesus Youth family to spend a blessed evening with His Beatitude Mar Raphael Thattil. Major Archbishop honored two of our Pioneering Animators of the Northeast regions - Jose Maliekal and family, Jose Joseph and family who were essential in beginnings of the movement in the Northeast 25 years ago. The event with the Major Archbishop & Bishop Joy Alappatt marked the official inauguration of _Jubilee to Jubilee_ for Jesus Youth - a journey from the Jubilee of the Church to the Jubilee of Jesus Youth. We saw it as providential that with the place and people who dreamt of Jesus Youth 25 years ago, now became the same place where each one of us as Jesus Youth will begin _Envisioning Jubilee._ (Details to follow) As the Major Archbishop reminded us repeatedly during the gathering, “*Jesus Youth is not a human creation; it is a gift from heaven, a gift of the Holy Spirit.”* May this jubilee be a time for us as JY to come alive

Jesus Youth USA

5/30/2025, 1:23:06 PM

We kindly ask for your continued prayers and intercession for the First Nations Community in Canada. Over the past few days, wildfires have erupted in Manitoba, prompting emergency evacuations. Our Fulltimer Josh Jacob, who was stationed in Pukatawagon, Manitoba, was evacuated along with others via helicopter due to the fire encroaching on the community. There are still many people in need of evacuations, and many people helping on the ground. Let's intercede for each one of them, trusting that as we intercede for this beautiful community, Christ will make his presence known to them. Let our intercession be a sign of hope to the people of Manitoba, that no matter what challenges lie ahead, we are with them. 👉https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-nations-wildfire-evacuation-1.7546519 *Those who pray never turn their backs on the world.* - _Pope Francis, December 2020_

Jesus Youth USA

5/26/2025, 9:44:05 PM

We give thanks to God for our Beloved Bishop Pierre Andre Dumas ( Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne,Haiti) who celebrates 34 years of Priesthood today on May 26th. On this day May 26th,1991 - Bishop Dumas was ordained a priest by St John Paul II at St.Peters Basillica, Rome. Bishop Dumas has been faithful servant of Christ for 34 years, pouring his life for the people of Haiti. It has been such a joy for Jesus Youth to have Bishop Dumas as a friend, father and Bishop. 👉Read about Bishop Dumas: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-02/haiti-bishop-dumas-injured-in-an-explosion.html

Jesus Youth USA

5/30/2025, 9:31:26 PM

In preparation for Pentecost and Recommitment day- just 9 days away, we begin the Novena to the Holy Spirit. The Novena to the Holy Spirit serves as a beautiful way for the JY community to prepare for receiving the graces of Pentecost. _Let us not underestimate the inexhaustible graces that the Holy Spirit has in store for us during this Jubilee year._ 👉*Day 1 Holy Spirit Novena - For the Gift of Wisdom -* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3L2gWQYkC1rneF6VDcOXmM4Ue0GeIlC/view?usp=drive_link 👉_Read Edward Edezhath's blog on how formal commitment started in JY_:https://edwardedezhath.blogspot.com/2024/03/how-did-formal-commitment-start-in-jy.html *_A person repeatedly recommits or renews the step of baptism, and the Lord responds each time with His new outpouring of the Holy Spirit_.* - _Edward Edezhath, Pioneer of Jesus Youth._

Jesus Youth USA

5/23/2025, 2:53:32 AM

*Ecuador te llama! Nos encanta este lugar.* From May 4th to 12th, Jesus Youth was privileged to continue to experience the joy of the gospel in Ecuador. At the invitation of Missionaries of St. Frances de Sales (MSFS), six amazing missionaries from JY USA - Sindhu Nadarajan (Mission Director), Joseph Abraham (National Council), Nitya Mathew, Ryan Stephen, Ann Abraham, and Jacinta Nadarajan visited the regions of Limones, Rio Verde, and Attacames in the Apostolic Vicariate of Esmaraldas. The group traveled by boat to some of these communities, where they visited houses, schools, parishes, and youth groups and organized faith formation. It was a blessing for our mission director, Sindhu, to meet with Bishop Antonio Crameri S.S.C. of the Vicariate and share about Jesus Youth during this visit. We thank God for this opportunity to experience the gospel anew. Please keep the MSFS priests, and the people of Esmeraldas in your prayers. _*Cómo quisiera una Iglesia pobre y para los pobres!_*-Papa Francisco,2013.