Jesus Youth: Where the Ordinary Becomes Sacred (BJRE097)
Jesus Youth: Where the Ordinary Becomes Sacred (By Dr. Edward Edezhath. Published in Kairos Global in 2026) In the college where I worked, Jesus Youth had a steady presence for many years. There were several associations and clubs on campus, most of them smart, polished, and loud. JY, however, lived quietly. They met every week in a hostel room tucked away in a corner of the campus, slowly drawing students into fellowship, offering space to grow in faith through study and input sessions. When city- or state-level JY gatherings happened, they invited friends along or took students for visits to hospitals and care homes. The whole college would hear about Jesus Youth during times of crisis: a natural calamity somewhere would prompt them to collect food packets, used clothes, or books and writing materials for needy children. And when Christmas arrived, the campus came alive with color — beautiful displays and simple, joyful events, all initiated by JY members. The college authoritie...