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The works of mercy are “handcrafted”, in the sense that none of them is alike. Our hands can craft them in a thousand different ways, and even though the one God inspires them, and they are all fashioned from the same “material”, mercy itself, each one takes on a different form. Pope Francis
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Most of us know the story. The two famous biblical sisters, Mary and Martha, have a brother named Lazarus who becomes sick. They send for Jesus but He doesn’t arrive for two more days. By that time, Lazarus has died. It seems it’s time for “The End” to be written on the final page.
that death will not ultimately win in any situation in your life. “Death is swallowed up in victory” {1 Cor. 15:54}.And until then, we have the same hope that Mary and Martha did even if it felt delayed: Jesus is with us. He knows your hurt and He cries with you. He has not forgotten. He will not abandon you in your time of need.
“Hope does not disappoint us”. Romans 5:5 We all need hope in life. It is hope that keeps our lives moving towards the future amidst of sufferings, pain and sickness. As the word of God says suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character and character produces hope and hope doesn’t disappoint us.
The question is for each Jesus Youth, “Where have you laid your Lazarus?” and He will tenderly, powerfully transform your story in ways beyond what you’ve yet imagined.
According to the teachings of the church, the three theological virtues faith, hope and charity are the basis on which the Christian's moral life is based. By the power of the Holy Spirit, they guide us to the righteousness of God. God instils these virtues in the soul of the faithful to permit them to behave as His children to become worthy of eternal life. These virtues are a reflection of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit.
We all have a Lazarus in our lives. A dream that seems to have gasped its last breath. A hope that’s lifeless and still. A relationship that seems beyond resurrection. Jesus understands the pain of those places. As Joanna Weaver says in Lazarus Awakening: “Where have you laid him?” Jesus asks Martha and Mary through His tears {John 11:34}…. Where have you laid your pain? Jesus asks us tenderly. Where do you keep all your shattered hopes and dreams? Where have you laid the part of you that died when you were abandoned, forgotten, betrayed? Where are you entombed and enslaved, hemmed in, shut down, and closed off? Come and see, Lord. That’s the only response we need to give. Come and see. When Jesus shows up you can be sure the show isn’t over. After He weeps with His friends by the tomb, He calls Lazarus to come forth. And suddenly the period placed by humanity becomes an exclamation point inserted by divinity. We serve a God of life. Of resurrection. What He does may not look exactly like what happened with Lazarus. And, yes, sometimes our exclamation point may be added on the other side of eternity. But you can be sure
The key to surviving any challenge or crisis is hope. Hope that Jesus loves you. Hope that He is, right now, working out a solution for you. Hope that the future you place in His hands will be better than the present you hold in your own. “’For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11). So my friends, If you do not, please know it always available to you and once taken will ALWAYS be with you as Paul writes in Romans 10:9, "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is LORD', and believe in your heart, that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." All it takes is for you to surrender to the Maker of all time, acknowledge your belief in the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ and ask for the forgiveness of your sins. Then receive the gift that will give eternally.
Anoob Joseph
National Coordinator, Jesus Youth Australia
Catechism of the Catholic Church defines hope as "the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit" (CCC 1817). All our little hopes in life such as hope for better job, better health, better family, better life situations all these should motivate us for the ultimate joy, that expansion of kingdom God and the salvation of all.
he feels deserted. Hope makes the Christian's heart shine in anticipation of eternal supreme blessedness. Encouraged by the virtue of hope, the Christian is preserved from self-concern, leading him to greater happiness that comes from charity. (C.C.C. # 1818) Hope, as a virtue, lies between the extremes of two vices, presumption and despair. With presumption, a person assumes that he will be saved upon his own capacity or without conversion. "By despair, man ceases to hope for his personal salvation from God, for help in attaining it or for the forgiveness of his sins. Despair is contrary to God’s goodness, to his justice—for the Lord is faithful to his promises—and to his mercy" (CCC 2091). We may despair at the loss of many sought goods, but there is no despair like the loss of the greatest of all goods, perfect happiness. Although true hope is primarily for heaven, our hope also extends to earth, towards spreading the kingdom of God here and now. So in this year of mercy let us be the hope of God to the people in their hopelessness and give meaning to their lives through our humble acts of mercy.
Hope gives us a desire for happiness, a desire that God has implanted in every heart. It gives the Christian strength so he will not become discouraged. It supports the Christian when
Fr Joshy Antony Chaplain of JY Sydney
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WORLD YOUTH DAY: HOPE OF THE CHURCH
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Technically, there is only one hope for the Church - God - but World Youth Day shows us that God is at work and strengthens our hope. It lets us know that the young Church is vibrant and alive – evidenced, for example, by more than one million young people kneeling in silence with the Pope before the Blessed Sacrament.
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was blessed to accompany a group of over 300 people to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day, and am still enthused and inspired by my involvement. In Krakow, young people encountered God and He changed their hearts and lives. Almost every pilgrim I talked to met God in some way; even those who came for very shallow and non religious reasons. One powerful example, was a pilgrim who came because it would be a cheap trip to Europe and was so moved by his pilgrimage that he asked to complete his sacraments of initiation with us! He made his first confession at the Vigil, made his first communion at the World Youth Day Mass and was confirmed on the retreat afterwards. His classmates describe him as a changed person and he remains a joy-filled, positive member of the community and attends Mass weekly. Often, we lament that young people are not involved with the Church, and worry because it can seem so difficult to transmit the faith to them. World Youth Day changes all that, sometimes spectacularly. Technically, there is only one hope for the Church - God - but World Youth Day shows us that God is at work and strengthens our hope. It lets us know that the young Church is vibrant and alive – evidenced, for example, by more than one million young people kneeling in silence with the Pope before the Blessed Sacrament. It also strengthens the young people there. The enthusiasm and renewal of faith in so many young people energises and encourages all of us. In the sense that we come to see at World Youth Day that young people love Jesus and commit to Him and His Church, it is the hope of the Church. The total World Youth Day pilgrimage is a religious act and is a movement towards
an encounter with Jesus Christ. For all of us, the journey to Poland was both a geographical one and an inner one. The physical journey was to the field outside Krakow where the Vigil and the Mass with Pope Francis was celebrated. As we were on a pilgrimage, the inner movement happened. This movement, facilitated by the outer voyage, was a journey closer to God. There are four phases to the journey: pre-pilgrimage formation, the journey to the host city, the actual days with the Pope and, finally, a retreat before leaving. All of these play their part on the inner journey, preparing pilgrims for change and planting a desire for it. Their hearts are softened and prepared for experiencing God’s mercy. At a time of God’s own choosing the encounter happens. It can be through a phrase heard in a conversation, a glance at a religious image, a gesture observed, the deep stillness of a praying crowd, or a natural phenomenon, for example, sunlight coming through the clouds onto the cross at Mass. Others reported that they met God through the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist or in the support of their small group. I am convinced by my journey to Krakow "that the gravely serious thing is a lack of a personal encounter with God, of an authentic religious experience. ... I believe that one has to recover the religious act as a movement towards an encounter with Jesus Christ.” (Cardinal Bergoglio before he became Pope). It is not enough to just teach our young people. We have to provide the occasion, the environment, and the moment that allows for an encounter with God. Going to Church will not make sense to them until they meet Jesus. Do our young people have a sense of being sought out, welcomed and appreciated enough that they can have
this encounter with Jesus Christ through the Church?' Pope Francis’s two key messages to the young people were a teaching that they are deeply loved and completely accepted by God (“Jesus never looks down at you”) and that they are called by God to be great (“He has dreams for you”). His messages impacted on all of us because it was so clear that he loved us and wanted the best for us. While WYD moves, inspires and transforms both pilgrims and leaders, it is but a small part of the bigger pilgrimage of life. There are many more occasions for encounter with God and for further change. Let us all hunger and search for these blessed opportunities.
The Most Reverend Mark Edwards OMI DD PhD Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne
Bishop Edwards is the Episcopal Vicar for Tertiary Education and Youth. He entered the Oblates and completed his ecclesiastical studies at Catholic Theological College, Melbourne, being ordained a priest in 1986. He worked as a teacher in Oblate secondary schools for 11 years, held a number of positions in the Oblate formation community and also worked as a lecturer at Catholic Theological College from 2005-2010. In late 2014, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne.
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Witnes s es i n th e la nd of Mercy !
What is your most memorable moment? Tanya Jojo, Brisbane
When we finally reached the opening mass of WYD, we were tired and wet from walking in the rain. Perhaps it was the weather, or maybe it was the huge crowd, but I was distracted through the whole mass. Although the choir was splendid, I found myself not participating because of the language barriers. Therefore, it came as a shock to me when the crowd surrounding me, consisting of millions of young people, started singing the song “Jesus Christ, you are my life”, in their many different languages.
Jerin Joseph, Adelaide
The procession at Lourdes was my most memorable moment, simply because I felt more relaxed than I have ever been. I also felt a strong sense of belonging.
Jerrin James, Perth
Taking part in a live reenactment of the Way of
the Cross with Pope Francis. Other memorable moments were meeting so many young people, getting to know them and making new friends.
Roby Joshua Ray, Canberra
While I was happily singing with my friends on my final day in preparation for the night vigil, I met a young boy who was autistic and in a wheelchair. I felt like saying to him that God loves him, so I immediately went near the boy and said just that. Without even a slight bit of hesitation, the boy replied in a joyful voice “I know that”. I was so surprised to see how joyful the boy was and also by the fact that he knew how much God loves him.
Babitha Geevarghese, Canberra
When I saw Papa Francis with my naked eye and be in his presence for a whole evening.
Sachin Richards, Sydney The 15km walk (each way) to the final mass was my most memorable moment. It was not so much the walk but the kind-heartedness of the local
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Polish families to hand out tap water, in front of their homes, to all the pilgrims that made it memorable.
Sheetal Jose, Melbourne
One thing I learnt was to keep calm and just submit everything to the Lord rather than trying to do it your own way or doing it to prove something.
Adorations. It was such an unforgettable moment where I could feel the Holy presence.
Jerrin James
Ashok Baby, Perth
Roby Joshua Ray
The Night of Mercy was one to remember with Matt Maher and Audrey leading the praise and worship and I got to listen to the famous Bishop Robert Barron. It was a special night as I witnessed 25000 young people gather in an indoor stadium, kneeling and worshiping our Blessed Lord.
One thing you learnt? Tanya Jojo
I learnt to be more open to new experiences because I found myself enjoying the company of the many friends I made during the month. I also learnt to appreciate solitude and time for reflection.
Jerin Joseph
learning Polish and travelling.
We too can become saints, not by doing great things, but by living a simple life. By a small smile, offering a hand for helping others and doing ordinary things with love, we can all become every day saints. The greatest learning I received through WYD in Krakow was the importance of simplicity and the greatness of small things. I felt the presence of God in very small things or gestures, so I felt like everyone can become ‘Saints of Ordinary lives’ by embracing the small things in life.
Sheetal Jose
I learnt how to be patient. On the last day of World Youth Day when we had to walk about 5 hours in the poor weather I felt like God was testing our patience!
Babitha Geevarghese My husband got very sick during the pilgrimage and were very sad that we couldn’t attend the main events. However, this only increased our faith in God and deepened our love for one another.
One person who challenged you to be a better Catholic and how?
Sachin Richards
Jerin Joseph
The church still has many committed young Catholics.
Ashok Baby
There are many young devout Catholics all over the world and that I am not alone in this journey of faith.
Every time I entered a church, I always got distracted with its beauty and architecture, and would only pray for just a little while. However, there this pilgrim was, never failing to find a calm place and praying. It was such a serene scene to see every single
time.
Jerrin James
My Parents. They encouraged me to read the bible, pray daily and have also sent me to many retreats. Through their words of encouragement and these experiences of prayer, I got to keep close to God and my Catholic faith.
Roby Joshua Ray
A lady who comes to the cathedral every morning for daily mass. I was really amazed by her faith and her persistence in doing small things for the Lords. She arranges and takes care of the
flowers, cleans the floors and looks after many things in the church with utmost sincerity. This challenged me to look deeply into my faith.
Ashok Baby
Fr. Shibu from India challenged me to be a better Catholic with his love for young people, his devotedness and by the sheer amount of fun he was having.
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Around 700 Jesus Youth across the world came together to participate in WYD. Here is a picture of the group in front of John Paul II center in Krakow.
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Australian gathering at WYD
Babitha Geevarghese
Our hosts, who were a young Polish couple. They are both IT professionals and work fulltime. However, everyday they would go out to the city and pray for people who pass by. They are part of a group named “Voice in the desert”. They have really challenged me, as I have never been able to anything of that sort in my life.
Sheetal Jose
Tanya Jojo inspired me to be a better Catholic as I saw her struggle and how she came out as a strong person at the end of it. She was also able to remain calm and humble during challenging situations. (Peace begins with a smile. A
quote by Mother Theresa that was on the tshirt that Tanya wore often).
also understood language has no limit when we all come together.
What is your view on the Catholic Church after experiencing WYD?
Jerrin James
Tanya Jojo
My view of the Catholic Church first changed when I attended ACYF, but that changed again when I went for WYD. The vibrancy and the number of young people who actually believed in Jesus really impacted me. I
"I now view the C a thol i c C hu rc h as ho me; a p l a ce whe re eve r yone is welco me n o ma tte r where they co me f ro m or what thei r p a s t wa s ." SHE E TAL JO SE
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I now have more time to pray and more time to be with God. My current view is like it is expressed in John 3:3; ‘Jesus replied “Very truly I tell you, no one see the kingdom of God unless they’re born again”’.
Babitha Geevarghese
It has only become more and more stronger and deeper.
Sachin Richards
The Catholic Church is going through such a difficult period but after WYD, I honestly believe that there are many people fighting to protect the Church.
Sheetal Jose
I now view the Catholic Church as home; a place where everyone is welcome no matter where they come from or what their past was. It truly is a place where the world unites as one in Christ.
Which Saint could you relate to the most and are you making extra efforts to become like them? Ashok Baby
Name of St. John Paul II stood out throughout our WYD pilgrimage. He is truly a saint of the people as people all over the world loves him dearly and he is Polish people’s beloved Saint. The one thing that inspired me about him was the fact that he chose love for Christ (religious vocation) in the midst of war and tyranny. Whenever I find difficult to love someone or stick to my daily prayers, I draw inspiration from this great Saint.
Tanya Jojo
St. Francis of Assisi is someone that I have looked up to ever since I was a young girl. Throughout the journey, I found myself constantly seeking his intercession, especially when I struggled to get along with people. Although I am far from being like him, I have been really trying to look past the differences and mimic him by learning to love and live gently.
Jerrin James
John Paul II. I had an incredible experience when I was at the John Paul II Church… When I was praying, I felt two people touching me. St. John Paul II is my inspiration and it was he who motivated me to go to WYD.
Roby Joshua Ray
Blessed Frassatti. He dedicated much of his time to serve the sick, the needy and care for orphans… During his funeral, the streets of the city were lined with a multitude of mourners who were unknown to his family. They were the poor and needy who had served so unselfishly. He was called by Saint John Paul II as a man of the eight Beatitudes.
Babitha Geevarghese
Saint Faustina for sure. I was so touched by how she always points us back to Jesus’ mercy for us.
Sachin Richards
St John Paul II. Reading and watching more documentaries about how he lived his life and trying to incorporate that lifestyle in my life.
Sheetal Jose
St Francis of Assisi, because he abandoned his life of luxury to devote his life to God. I will try to spend more time with God and try to understand his will for me and not indulge in the worldly pleasures as much. contd..page 10
"The o n e thi n g tha t i n s p i re d m e a b ou t Joh n Pa u l I I wa s t h e f a c t t hat he chose love fo r C hr i s t (relig iou s voc a t ion) in t h e m id s t of wa r an d tyran ny. Whe n eve r I f i n d dif f ic u lt t o love s om e one or s t ic k t o my dail y p r ayer s , I d r aw i ns p ira t ion f rom t h is g re a t S a int . " AS HOK BABY
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The one place that you absolutely fell in love with and why? Tanya Jojo
The time I spend in Lourdes was overwhelming and amazing, as it allowed me to take a step back, reflect and let go of my worries. Despite the huge crowd, I found a sense of great peace and quietness in the presence of Mother Mary.
Jerin Joseph
Assisi, because of its atmosphere and the way the whole place was.
Jerrin James
My favourite place was the John Paul II Centre. John Paul II is my favourite Pope and visiting his centre was a special blessing given by God. I also love the countryside, especially Zory, Poland, because the host family was so kind and caring.
Roby Joshua Ray
Holy Trinity Basilica. I was amazed by the Holy Trinity sculpture, sculpted in the 12th
century Church by Dominican Friars. I really felt God’s presence there, while I was admiring the beauty of the Church. Then immediately, I heard an inner voice saying how beautiful are the joyful young people, who are the real Church.
Babitha Geevarghese
Divine Mercy Church and St. Faustina’s place. … as I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet very frequently and it was also a blessing to recite it as the very blessed place. I also loved the praise and worship sessions led by the Sisters at St. Faustina’s place.
Sachin Richards
Everything about Czestochowa was amazing, but the biggest highlight was seeing the crutches of healed children on the walls of the Church. It really was an eye opener!
Sheetal Jose
Lourdes, France. It was so peaceful and it felt like home. When we were there, I felt closer to Mother Mary.
THEMES FOR UPCOMING WORLD YOUTH DAYS 3 2n d World Yo uth Day, 2017 : “ T h e Migh ty O ne h as d o ne great t hin g s f or me, an d holy is His Name” (L k 1:49) 3 3 rd World Yo uth Day, 2018: “ D o n o t be afrai d , Mar y , fo r you have f ou n d f avou r wit h G od” (Lk 1:30) 3 4t h Wo rld Yo uth Day, 2019: “ I a m t h e s e r v ant o f th e Lo rd . May it be don e t o me accordin g t o you r word” (L k 1:38)
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- M I S S I ON PN G 2 0 1 6 M I SSI ON T A L K W ITH D A V ID JO H N , Engineering student.
Where was your mission place? And what was it like? Our mission took place in mainly two regions: Port Moresby and Magarima (near Mendi). Regardless of the intimidating descriptions of the cities such as ‘one of the most dangerous cities in the world’, and watching the locals in the tribe walk around with ‘bush-knives’ that were 2 feet long as we drove past, the people we met were friendly and accommodating. PNG is an absolutely beautiful place with even more beautiful people. Yes, there are many issues with the region, especially regarding moral and ethical values. However, the raw and genuine desire that lie within them, help the people of PNG to unite and draw close to God in a marvellous way. What are some of the cultural differences, and similarities between the youth of PNG and the youth of Australia? One of the biggest differences I saw was that, almost all the youth there showed
their commitment and passions to be at the retreat by travelling about 8 hours on foot. Some had to travel even more, depending on the region they were from. They attended the retreats out of their own will and cost; not by parental influence. Similarities include their love for music, activities, games and of course, food. Both the youth of PNG and Australia share some of the general challenges that any young person would experience, regardless of where they are from.
What was something or somebody that challenged you to become firmer in your faith?
What were some of your funniest memories from the mission?
Pray first and hear the testimonies of previous missionaries. Then, if it’s God’s will, don’t hesitate and go for it. It’s definitely not going to be easy, but that’s the whole point of a mission since that’s the time you see miracles happen.
The photos we have of each other sleeping with our mouths open in the car or on the couch. What was the most difficult experience or moment on the mission? ‘Letting go and letting God’. This was especially true when it came to conducting the retreats and saying goodbye to the wonderful people of the Magarima Parish.
The raw passion that the locals showed, especially during praise and worship and adoration was truly inspiring. What advice would to give to a young person who is considering taking up this mission challenge?
What have you taken away from this experience? One of the most important lessons, which St. Teresa of Avila said was, ‘Christ has no body now on earth but yours’, and that we are all merely His instruments.
" Th e Je s u s Yo ut h Mi ssi o n i s making a b ig d if fe ren c e i n o ur di o c ese. Th ere are s o ma ny c hal len ges t hat we f ace, b u t th e re i s n o way o f address ing t h e m if we are n o t spi ri t ual l y strong. I a m u n s peakabl y grat eful fo r the c o mmitmen t o f Jesus Yo ut h here in th e D i o c ese o f Men di ." Bishop Donald F. Lippert, OFM Cap
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March 1st to June 4th Ash Wednesday - Pentecost
Eucharistic adoration in Parishes and Universities
Contact: Roby Joshua 0433828266 | Jinu Mary 0456260423 | Stanly Devasia 0469556956
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TRENDSETTERS 2017 -Be a trendsetter.. leave a mark..A seven day training program organised by Jesus Youth Australia for young people (university students) aimed to equip them to stand strong for Jesus, especially whilst on campus. The seven days filled with fun, faith and formation, also aims to help the participants to realise the importance and purpose of life, as well as assist them in building strong foundations in self-confidence.
Another aim of the training is to develop Godly character and values within the participants as well as establish intimacy and a personal relationship with God. The training also focuses on developing courage and boldness within participants to live as a Catholic and equipping them with interpersonal communications and leadership skills. The retreat also trains young people to be a better steward of time, finance and resources, while also teaching them to find joy in reaching out to others in need.
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R EGI O N A L E V E N TS
Youth Vibes, Melbourne
JY @ Youth&Vocations Expo, Brisbane
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Youth Vibes
You-Nite
Trendsetters
Youth Vibes is an ongoing gathering of young people from all walks of life. This time sessions were led by John Dukier the focus was on affirming young people to stand firm in faith just as the prophet Jeremiah did.
(“YOU” stands for Youth and “nite” derived from the word “Unite”). Monthly Youth Gatherings. You-nite is a series of monthly youth gatherings specially prepared for young people to understand, explore and reignite their faith with the help of scripture, catechesis and well-prepared resource materials.
Follow up program for Young people who attended Trendsetters 2016. Dony Peter was the guest speaker. The main focus was on the challenges faced by university students who desire to witness Christ.
One day at Toowoomba
New team
September 3, 2016 | Little Sisters of the Poor, Northcote
JY Ladies
September 10, 2016 | Little Sisters of the Poor, Northcote This ladies gathering was like none other, through the talks, testimony and prayer ministry by Sr. Bernadette Toohey (MGL), we reflected on the spirituality of St. Mother Theresa, and how we as ladies, as mothers, aunties and sisters can find out true nourishment in Jesus.
Q&A
with CC Joseph (JY international coordinator) September 10, 2016 | St Peters, Clayton "I was quite skeptical about attending this session. I wondered whether a one-hour drive was worth it. However, as soon as I entered the room, I was met with an incredible atmosphere created by young people. The Q&A by CC Joseph was the highlight and can only be described as cryptic, yet straightforward. He addressed each question with enough specificity to leave you satisfied but leave enough out to keep you thinking about it." Ricky John
July 23, 2016
October 3, 2016
One day outreach program for children in Toowoomba Parish under the guidance of Fr. Thomas Areekuzhy. The program was led by Raifiel, Tanya and Aldrine. It involved action songs, scripture reflection and engaging session to deepen their faith as well as help them in understanding more about Jesus. It was also aimed to reignite their faith with the help of scripture, catechesis and wellprepared resource materials.
Youth & Vocations Expo August 7, 2016
Youth and vocations expo is an annual event conducted by the Archdiocese of Brisbane where over 30+ dynamic Catholic ministries come together to engage, share the joy and celebrate Youth Evangelisation towards National Vocation Awareness Week. The event started off with Vocations Mass celebrated by the Brisbane Archbishop, Mark Coleridge. JY QLD was blessed to be part of this event.
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Follow-up July 16 & 17, 2016 |
Darwin On 31/07/2016, the first core team (not elected team) was created for Jesus Youth Darwin. Anoob Joseph, Jesus Youth National coordinator was present to facilitate the process. The new team: Rida Tobin [Coordinator], Rhea Johny, Arun Babu, Rakesh Pinto, Priya Sojin, Johny George, Jinu Mary Mathew [Youth Coordinator] & Sojin Sebastian [Animator].
Perth
Mercy Pilgrimage JYs in different cities organised many events to participate in the Year of Mercy. Below is a sharing from a youth from Perth of experience: "It was a magnificent opportunity to make a pilgrimage to about 20 holy doors during the extraordinary Holy year of mercy. Entering through the door of mercy was a very personal moment for me. The open door no longer places any sort of physical barrier between us and God. His mercy is free to spill forth from the church, seeking an infinite horizon and touching all in its path." Rosna Jessy Mathai
YEAR OF YOUTH 2018 Th e wo rld pro mi ses yo u
COMFORT
b u t you are n o t made for c o mfo rt , yo u were made fo r
G R E AT N ESS Australian Catholic Bishops Conference launches Year of Youth in 2018. The Australian Catholic Bishops invite the Church in Australia to engage in a 'Year of Youth' in 2018. Marking the ten year anniversary of
WYD 2008 Sydney, the Year of Youth invites the Church to nurture the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of young people.
The Year of youth will begin with a pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney from 7-9 December 2017.
Scan the QR code to watch the promo video about the Year of Youth or visit goo.gl/XzWYF5
NA T I O N A L E V E N T
Jesus Youth National Leaders and Priests Gathering September 30 - October 3, 2016 After the movement received the title of ‘International Catholic Lay Movement approved by the Holy See”, leaders from different parts of Australia gathered for a thanksgiving weekend. The long weekend program was led by our current International Coordinator, C.C Joseph
and Director of Formation, Manoj Sunny. The main intention of this gathering was to clarify doubts with respect to the new statues and what it means to be an International Private Association of the Faithful with Juridical Personality.
Further to this it was be a great time to move further in dreaming, planning, praying and having dialogue about the future of JY Australia. More specifically, we had time to share and discuss our vision of JYAU from 2016 – 2026.
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Jesus Youth strives to lead people, especially the youth, to a renewed life in Christ, assists them in their growth in holiness and prepares them for the apostolate in communion with the mission of the Church... 5.
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CONTRIBUTE Every year, Jesus Youth reaches out to hundreds of youth and teens across not just Australia, but also in our mission places in PNG and Nauru. By the grace of God, these young people are able to encounter Christ, grow in discipleship and ultimately experience the beauty of the Church, through our many initiatives. We are forever grateful for all the prayers that are offered on our behalf. We also encourage you to consider a regular financial contribution to the Movement, so that we may be able to continue reaching out and spreading the Good News.
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