Bishop Alex Vadakumthala Unveils ‘From Serenity to Zeal’, Presented to the Holy Father

VATICAN CITY — A significant new spiritual resource has been released on the international stage with the launch of From Serenity to Zeal, authored by Dr. Alex Vadakumthala, Bishop of Kannur and Ecclesiastical Advisor to Jesus Youth International.

The volume was presented to the Holy Father during a special papal audience granted to the Jesus Youth movement at the Paul VI Audience Hall on October 24, marking a historic and touching milestone for the international movement.

Published by Kairos Media, this marks Bishop Vadakumthala’s second major publication with the publishing house. Designed as a deeply personal and transformative guide, the book combines contemplative spiritual reflection with an urgent call to apostolic mission.

A unique feature of the project is its integrated multimedia approach: each chapter is paired with a dedicated video reflection presented personally by Bishop Vadakumthala, offering readers an immersive, guided study alongside the written text.

Accompanying Video Reflections by Chapter

• Chapter 1: Silence to Serenity
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/TrQ3b1i0GIw?si=AnxPYfyOsL8o9_uK
• Chapter 2: Serene and Strong
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/X6qhWPKIGtw?si=uxrrw_EHbbUIPtsj
• Chapter 3: The Nazareth Surprise
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/vQpE3a4kZzM?si=iQsNVA1nu3c7iKQT
• Chapter 4: The Moment that Changes Everything
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/8nXRcHTzbYE?si=HHm9MCadndrAqi_O
• Chapter 5: Grace in the Fire
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/Db08gbGYdys?si=bYiSBS9ZRmPFdNU-
• Chapter 6: Which Mountain Shall We Climb?
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/s6jLW0vXNVc?si=b2jIENn9RACnhNNl
• Chapter 7: New Heart, New Start
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/ihJJmQEYqas?si=KNzy62KpmO2RogRo
• Chapter 8: Life’s Precious Moments
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/hqHHUh2CghA?si=lJVwgZGsul0-3E-a
• Chapter 9: We Shall Become Eucharist Today and Everyday
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/HsnMjU4RVds?si=aEpbJOV_JH2kHNjH
• Chapter 10: From Walls to Communion
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/wuvhRWq87wA?si=ncLPiN2DPGrRHjWa
• Chapter 11: Inner Peace in a Restless World
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/MdGpFgmL_x4?si=VARxgNZ5w-rGFse6
• Chapter 12: With Missionary Zeal: Choosing a Life That Matters in a Synodal Church
  Watch Reflection https://youtu.be/n-DwBIVbJPE?si=jtGLBKEFzoWKybr_