Grassroot Initiatives
Dream, Meet, Grow
November - December 2025
Dream, Meet, Grow
November - December 2025
Joining Dr. Edward Edezhath and other ministry leaders for the Global 2033 leadership summit
Hosted at the St. John Paul II National Shrine and co-hosted by the USCCB Secretariat of Evangelization, the summit brought together leaders from across the Church in a shared effort to fulfill the Great Commission
270 delegates from around the world gather for a time of prayer, evaluate the movement’s journey, and plan for the future
Central focus of the assembly was the practical implementation of the Listening to the Movement document in which over the past two years, inspired by the Church’s synodal efforts, more than 8,000 Jesus Youth members worldwide participated in
US Delegates
A meaningful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones
Always great to see friends and family during travels
Blessed to unexpectedly run into Bishops Mor Gregorious (right in red) and Mor Ivanious (left in red) who are my extended cousins. As well as meeting Archbishop Andrew Bahhi (seated), for the Youth and Educational Department of Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate, since meeting him 2 years ago in Syria
Blessed to visit the tomb of St. Óscar Romero in El Salvador
Novena around town to prepare our hearts for Christmas
Darwin shows no fear, two stories up when the roof bends while installing the Starlink
Preparing for weekly Lumen Vitae English tutoring sessions
Fr Melky blessing Christmas lights
Burning the midnight oil building the Nativity set
Keycha got me a Christmas present 🥲
small guys, big damage
Preparing to connect with young adults
Christmas lunch with senior citizens
Christmas Mass adventures in the island communities
Christmas Eve Mass