John Paul II we love you

just watched the Pope's funeral mass, i taped it from last nite, the mass itself was about 3 hours long, and they had interviews before the mass.. one of whom was the one mentioned by Fr Leung the other day in his homily, the guy who played guitar with his feet, the guy embraced by the Pope and felt his love despite he had no arms... he had a touching story...

watching the mass coverage for the past 5 or so hours, it was.. spectacular.. its one of those moments.. that every catholic would stand out and be so proud to share our faith with the world. There were so many there filling up St. Peter's Square, there were quiet moments.. and times when chants rung up throughout the crowd... the crowd itself was impressive.. with ppl that are SO diverse.. not only were their young and olds.. but there were also people of all races.. with different religious leaders.. and differe political leaders.. also with presidents and prime ministers around the world coming to pay the final respect... John Paul II promoted interfaith, he met up with a rabbi, and he went in a synagoge, he did things that we thought were impossible... and from his many visits to everyone all over the world.. his courage and message to spread love to everyone of us.. even to people of different religions.. reallie touched us all.. as i saw today on tv... very well respected with even muslims.. and the other person holding his big fan (.. dunno wat religious leader he is?) but im sure.. all of these people.. catholics or not.. are here to celebrate this one great man.. and his strong believe in love and humanity.

the crowds filled with mourners, tears, smiles and applause... probably never expected to be interrupted by applause through out the liturgy... oh and during the sign of peace.. it was just so... *peaceful* to see them shaking hands, embracing, and these are not the everyday people we see.. its all the religious leaders.. and the prime ministers and watnots... in the house of God, we're all equal =) all loving <3

there was also this part in the homily.. that i was reallie touched by what the cardinal said.. the cardinal reminded us that the last time.. we've seen the Pope was when he gave his blessings on Easter sunday at his window... and now... he's certain, that the Pope himself is looking down at us at the window of his Father's house.. giving us his blessings.... at these words.. u cannot help but smile at the beautiful sun shining down upon us all today =) i just love the way the cardinal put it into words.. the window of his Father's house, let's u picture his compassion, exactly how he's smiling.. and beaming at the crowd.. its his works of uniting different religions and nationality at St. Peter's square today.

we all love the Pope, love him because he showed us how to love on earth even in the era we're in now.. when we find everything and everyone so difficult all the time.. JPII pray for us.. as u always told us not to be afraid and to stay strong.. help me to live fully with love.