“Let us tell the world of His love,
the greatest love the world has known
Search the world for those who have walked
astray and lead them home.
Fill the world's darkest corners
with His fight from up above
Walk every step, every mile,
every road and tell the world
Tell the world of His love.”
(from the song “Tell the world of His Love”)
All I ever wanted was to reunite with my highschool friends today; but, something more worthwhile happened. Today is the burial of the pope, the big guy with the biggest heart. When he visited our country, all I ever remembered about Pope John Paul II was seeing him waving happily at us as my mother and I waited for his arrival for three-five hours. And, of course, I could never forget the song “Tell the World of His Love” which is the theme song for our world youth day. Before, that incident wasn’t a big deal to me…although I enjoyed seeing him smiling sincerely to everybody who had been waiting for his visit. To be honest, I never had an intimate relationship with God until I entered first year college. Now, I’m beginning to open myself not only to the people around me but most especially to God. And I’m grateful for people like Pope John Paul II who continue to inspire others to spread the word of the Lord. To never be afraid of expressing his/her love for God.
Somehow, everybody is influenced by the pope in so many ways. Whenever someone is asked why he/she is mourning so much for the loss of the pope, he/she usually says that the pope showed us how much he loved the Lord, and did so many great things for the Catholic community. It is truly a great loss that he has already passed away. As the casket of the pope was carried into St. Peter’s Basilica, I can’t help myself from crying as I see everyone pouring their emotions for the pope. A lot of people love him so much. A single moment with him seems to be worthwhile. There is something in his soul that is so special, and I can’t help my heart from melting because of the warmth and kindness that he has been giving to so many people.
Today, almost every nation has expressed the love that they have for the pope. Gathering and praying together in spite of the differences of their religion prove the pope is still doing wonders in our hearts. Sure, he has already passed away. But he will continue to be alive in us, and we will continue to inspire others as he has also done to each and every one of us. I’m sure that he is already up there with God, smiling upon this gathering. For even though he is already gone, the love he showered among everyone is still growing and becoming even more beautiful.
Yes, my friends and I still talk about what’s been going on with our lives. We really had a great time and enjoyed seeing each other once again. But as we jumped off to different conversations, we kept the television on the CNN channel where the burial of Pope John Paul II was televised. What’s amazing about it was the conversation suddenly stops and we would just end up watching the ceremony....as if we were gathered together for a reason…to see the pope as he will now live forever in the presence of God.
(from the song “Tell the world of His Love”)
All I ever wanted was to reunite with my highschool friends today; but, something more worthwhile happened. Today is the burial of the pope, the big guy with the biggest heart. When he visited our country, all I ever remembered about Pope John Paul II was seeing him waving happily at us as my mother and I waited for his arrival for three-five hours. And, of course, I could never forget the song “Tell the World of His Love” which is the theme song for our world youth day. Before, that incident wasn’t a big deal to me…although I enjoyed seeing him smiling sincerely to everybody who had been waiting for his visit. To be honest, I never had an intimate relationship with God until I entered first year college. Now, I’m beginning to open myself not only to the people around me but most especially to God. And I’m grateful for people like Pope John Paul II who continue to inspire others to spread the word of the Lord. To never be afraid of expressing his/her love for God.
Somehow, everybody is influenced by the pope in so many ways. Whenever someone is asked why he/she is mourning so much for the loss of the pope, he/she usually says that the pope showed us how much he loved the Lord, and did so many great things for the Catholic community. It is truly a great loss that he has already passed away. As the casket of the pope was carried into St. Peter’s Basilica, I can’t help myself from crying as I see everyone pouring their emotions for the pope. A lot of people love him so much. A single moment with him seems to be worthwhile. There is something in his soul that is so special, and I can’t help my heart from melting because of the warmth and kindness that he has been giving to so many people.
Today, almost every nation has expressed the love that they have for the pope. Gathering and praying together in spite of the differences of their religion prove the pope is still doing wonders in our hearts. Sure, he has already passed away. But he will continue to be alive in us, and we will continue to inspire others as he has also done to each and every one of us. I’m sure that he is already up there with God, smiling upon this gathering. For even though he is already gone, the love he showered among everyone is still growing and becoming even more beautiful.
Yes, my friends and I still talk about what’s been going on with our lives. We really had a great time and enjoyed seeing each other once again. But as we jumped off to different conversations, we kept the television on the CNN channel where the burial of Pope John Paul II was televised. What’s amazing about it was the conversation suddenly stops and we would just end up watching the ceremony....as if we were gathered together for a reason…to see the pope as he will now live forever in the presence of God.
