The people's Pope

We are so blessed to be visited by the Pope. Faith is what makes us resilient; let us join him in his advocacy of Mercy and Compassion.

Years ago I've been praying and wondering how would it feel like if I see the Pope. Because when Pope John Paul II went here, I was only two years old so I don't know how it feels like to have that different kind of goosebumps.

2013 and 2014's Feast of Our Lady of Remedies Parish (Malate Church), Cardinal Tagle presided the mass. I got the chance to get near him, and pay respect (mano). I felt that thrill and enticing moment of having a holy person pass in front of me.

I was so excited to see Pope Francis yesterday. So blessed that we live near the Apostolic Nunciature, and that we were in the front row. We waited for three hours or more just to catch a glimpse of his angelic smile. When Pope went pass us in his fast mobile, he looked like an angel maybe more like a saint. We saw him for only three seconds but it was worth the wait; slow-mo moment; felt God's presence, felt like it was Jesus the Son of God who was waving at us. I didn't have the chance to go near him and take a selfie but at least a simple photo with him this way is more than enough. Saw Pope Francis for the Nth time since the Apostolic Nunciature is just near us. Never got tired of waiting for him to pass in front of us everyday; waiting for hours and just seeing him for few seconds. Still it was worth it all. We love you Pope Francis. Have a safe trip back to Rome.

I never got tired of going out and waiting for hours just to see the Pope in milliseconds. I am a Catholic by faith and by heart, my faith has brought me to where I am right now. Yes, I might be headstrong than I really am but my God has helped me go through it all. I may be young but I've been through a lot, it may not be as much as the others but it all depends on the individual doesn't it? I had my heart broken and scattered and shattered numerous times but my God has loved me more than I deserve to be. I am very disappointed of myself but God makes me feel proud of my achievements. I lost myself timelessly but God has helped me find my way back. I often feel weak but God was always there to listen to me and give me strength, brought me closer to the people who gives me strength. I am who I am because of my God.

(JANUARY 2015)