Greetings from Rome! What a blessing to restart the second innings of my life in this city, which I love and have traveled to the most in my life! When I came here in March 2024, I intentionally visited several of my favorite places because I was unsure if I would come here again. After journeying through a challenging road for the last one and a half years, He has given me the best possible restart in my life. It was only because I was invited as a speaker by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life for the gathering of the Moderators of International Associations of the Faithful, Ecclesial Movements and New Communities that I had the privilege of meeting Pope Leo XIV. In a few words, I introduced the Jesus Youth movement and sought his blessings. When I said I was from India, he responded by saying, ‘Oh, India!’
We attended the G33 Conference in Fiuggi and Charis Conference in Rome, prayed at Pope Francis’s tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, participated in the Pentecost vigil led by the Holy Father, and joined Jesus Youth Italy for the Pentecost/Recommitment Day gathering.
I am grateful to Lilly, Santhosh, and family, Dr. Jose Thomas and his team at the Rajagiri Hospital, my own family members, especially Beena, who took care of me in the best possible way, and to each one of you for supporting and praying for me.
It’s very true – If we obey His will, if we follow the promptings of the Spirit even when it is difficult to follow, we will witness His wonders infinitely more than we could ask for or imagine, for the glory of His name! Praise God!