The Augustinian Recollect Youth is celebrating three decades of mission and evangelization. With the motto “Thank you for being part of this history”, the Movement presents its commemorative logo and encourages the whole Augustinian Recollect family to join in the thanksgiving.
A path of 30 years sowing hope
On July 20, the Augustinian Recollect Youth (RAY) will celebrate 30 years of life, a trajectory woven with faith, commitment and deep hope. Born from the desire to accompany young people in their search for meaning, this movement has been a spiritual home, a school of life and a missionary field for thousands of restless hearts.
The Coordinating Team of the Augustinian Recollect Recollect Youth invites the entire Augustinian Recollect family -religious, religious, laity, advisors and youth- to give thanks to God for these 30 years of fidelity, learning and witness.
“God’s witness in the lives of young people has been a constant source of hope,” says the commemorative communiqué.says the commemorative communiqué. In fact, the RAY have been, in many communities, a seed of vocations, a space for personal transformation and a concrete response to the Gospel.
A logo with history and future
As part of this celebration, the commemorative logo for the 30th anniversary has been presented. This image, with a clean and recognizable design, combines the essential elements that identify the Movement: the number 30, the name JAR and the official logo of the Augustinian Recollect Youth Movement, together with the motto of the Order for the 2025-2026 academic year: “Proclaiming Christ in all areas where we can reach”.
“This logo is just the beginning”, explain the coordinating team.The coordinating team explains, “a sign that will mark a year of celebrations, meetings and activities that will be experienced throughout the Order”.
A shared history that continues to grow
In his message, Friar Ismael Xuruc, OAR, head of the RAY Coordinating Team, expresses his gratitude to all those who have made this history possible: “Thank you to all the founders, advisors, advisors, young people, religious, sisters, families and pastoral agents who have given their time, their lives and their hearts.Thanks to all the founders, advisors, young people, religious, sisters, families and pastoral agents who have given their time, their lives, their hearts”.
The celebration is also an invitation to renew our missionary commitment, to continue accompanying young people in their search for meaning and to live the Augustinian charism with passion and creativity.
Under the protection of our employers
The RAY places this celebration under the maternal protection of the Virgin of Consolation and the intercession of its patron saints, St. Alipio and St. Posidio. With their example, and the strength of the Spirit, the Movement looks forward with renewed enthusiasm.
“Thank you for being part of this story. Thank you for continuing to be a living hope in the youth.”