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Journey with an ex-seminarian as he fulfill his dreams and search his place in the greater scheme of things on the wings of his dreamWorld Youth Day 1995 in Manila, Philippines
Well how could I ever describe the magnificent experience of WYD 1995? Actually, experiencing and seeing Pope John Paul II in person just a meter away, is like being blessed a thousand times. Anti-JPII would never agree on me on this, but how can you ever explain the unexplainable, inexplicable? especially when you have a rock-hard heart at that time yet seeing him with your own eyes just melted you away and walked home still crying and wondering on why the heck did you poured tears publicly in the first place? That was the time I realized that the real cowards are those people who does not know how to cry! Technically speaking, I was crying because of the spiritual majesty of the Christ’s representative here on earth. I was literally crying for a saint! Take it from me, as a very spiritually sensitive person, I already experienced the different kinds of chills, goosebumps and horror of the spirit world. But the chill that ran down my spine when I saw the Pope in person on that day was so unbearable to take, so wonderful and awesome to behold (and I was not even religious at that time) that your mind can’t even explain nor control your body’s surrender to your heart. It is as if the holiness of John Paul II pierces your sinful soul like a double edged sword. World Youth Day in Manila is still fresh on my memory that seeing the photos that I gathered flashes back those wonderful moments in Luneta. Would you believe that up to now, whenever I remember my experience in seeing him in person, my eyes still get misty? Experience WYD 1995 here at OTWOMD! and again I will echo the words that enveloped the Philippines during those five glorious days wherein not a single crime in Manila was recorded nor documented, albeit there was really none; John Paul II, We Love You!
THEME: “As the Father sent me, so am I sending you” (Jn 20:21)
LOGO
- The cross made of bamboo pole represents Christ. The bamboo pole is the indiginous wood of the Philippines used for variety of home and utility purposes. It also represents the Christianization of the Philippines 400 years ago.
- The three tiered sail represents the three main island of the Philippines, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Philippines is sent by Pope John Paull II as the new evangelizers of Asia.
- The boat represents evangelization and vocation.
- The net on the end of the boat symbolizes fishing, that is being fishers of men.
- The waves are drawn like humans carrying the boat. The young people are the ones who would carry the mission all over Asia and to the world as they heed the call of John Paull II: “as the father sent me, so am I sending you”.
- The color blue represents water, baptism and the world.
HIGHLIGHTS
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The first ever visit of Pope John Paul II in the Philippines was on 1981 when he beatified the Island’s first ever Filipino Martyr. 2 years later after the beatification of Lorenzo Ruiz in Luneta, another martyr was beatified by patriotism by the people, Ninoy Aquino was Martyred in the Tarmac of the former Manila International Airport by his assassins.
14 years later, John Paul II came back to once again warm the hearts of the Filipinos both young and old and to renew the zeal of the white martyrdom in the heart of Asia…
THE WEEK WHEN EVERYBODY TURNED YOUNG
10TH WORLD YOUTH DAY
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During John Paul II’s vigil with the youth on January 14, 1995, the Pontiff, who was overjoyed by the dynamism and enthusiasm of the youth, begun to thump his feet simultaneous with the rhythm of the song. Then at the middle of the Joyful song (Shine Jesus Shine) he began to thump his chair. Seemingly, the pope can’t anymore contain the joy of the youth and the joy of the atmosphere, stood up, joined the animators on the stage and then spun his cane, indicating a gesture of joy and jubilation. The cane was for his ambulation due to his recent hip surgery back then. Hence, the young people who saw the Pontifical Pop Dance became so overjoyed that animators and spectators alike were were crying in joy while dancing and singing. It was a tremendous evening that no one can ever forget.
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As early as 2:00 am of January 15, 1995, People began to pour at the Luneta, forcing most of the youth pilgrims to vacate their respective fences. At 7:00 am, the whole of the Luneta Park, Roxas Boulevard, Taft avenue and neighboring Manila Hotel and Manila North Harbor was filled with people. the attendance that day alone was 5 million people. An unbeatable record holder in the Guiness Book of World Records for the largest human assmbly. The original plan of the Pope was to ride his Pope Mobile towards the Quirino Grandstand were the final mass will be held, but because of throngs of people in all existent routes, the Pope was airlifted by a helicopter just to get to the venue.
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For five days the world stood still in the Philippines. Criminal activities in Manila dropped down to 95% as if even disidents and delinquents were also busy renewing their spiritual lives in the presence of the Pope. The dark and dangerous streets in Manila were literally filled with Light as the youth from all over the world scattered all over the city “filling the city’s darkest corners with His light from up above” and “telling everyone, even the world, of His Love”. No words can ever come close in describing the experiences every Filipinos had during John Paul II’s visit. It was like EDSA all over again.
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Haaayyy…. pinaiyak mo na naman ako kapatid!
I am also a WYD baby.
Ito nga e… it seems that I have to sacrifice going to WYD-Sydney this year. I have to prioritize my diaconate ordination & pastoral placement in Bataan. Tama po ang narinig mo… In Bataan & not in Rome. And you should be there! Will e-mail you the details soon. Ciao!
bp! dito ko pala dapat inilagay yung comment ko. hahaha. napaghahalata tuloy na matagal di nakadalaw. anyway, i’m proud to say that i was part of this! woohoo! everyday of it! naku, at ang themesong, alam na alam ko yan with action pa. pero hindi ko na alam ang action ngayon. kinikilabutan ako while i’m listening to the song. thanks for this post. it definitely brought back a lot of good and heartwarming memories. i’m so touched! i love the pics! iilang lang ang naitabi kong pics noon. nasa pinas lahat.
i’m so glad i dropped by today! thanks, bp! 
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Thanks for sharing these pix, im so inspired! c”,)
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Thanks for posting the pictures…it brought a lot of memories. I was there, attended the event from day 1. Iba ang feeling na makita in person ang Pope…sabi mo nga unexplainable!
di ako nakapunta sa luneta mismo pero nakikisa kaming lahat nang pamilya ko. grabe, talagang ang lakas ng impact nito sa buong Pilipinas. Ito ang best WYD in history so far. talagang napaka solemn unlike sa mga WYD ngayon na parang olympics na ang dating. Sana mag host uli ang Pilipinas ng WYD. sayang nga lang dahil wala na si Pope John Paul ll
I was moved to tears seeing the photos of the world youth day. brought back so many memories. then the song played, tell the world of his love & it’s MY VOICE! I am overwhelmed with memories & how for that brief moment God used me to make a difference. Imagine singing in front of 5 million people and everyone lit a candle and started to sing with me… it was one of the most amazing moments of my life. i was just 22 years old then.. given such a great opportunity to sing for praise records with trina belamide and jeff arcilla. thank you for posting these memories. I am now a motivational speaker and corporate trainer and tell the world of his love and the world youth day remains to be the largest milestone of my life. – raquel “carelle” mangaliag
Thanks.
-grace
Terrific pics!
I was at Denver 1993.
A great friend of mine (Mick) was at this one. He was completely overwhelmed by the faith of the Filopino people – you guys rock!
JP2 was the man!
Hello Ben. Yeah it was pretty overwhelming. Actually up to this time, the passion and zeal is still alive in us. Thanks for Visiting and by the way, I know someone from wagga wagga too.
I am a Priest born in Trinidad and working in USA and sang in the Choir when Blessed John Paul II visited Trinidad in 1985. Now I see why we felt we were in the presence of a Saint during that Papal visit. I have heard of the historic 5 million pilgrims in the Phillipines during the 1995 WYD. Praise God. Let us pray that many priestly and religious vocations and vocations to the Marital State will be born of this 2011 Madrid WYD. Let us thank God for the saintly and humble Teacher in Pope Benedict XVI.
Please if you have full text of Q&A during Saturday night vigl at WYD 2011 at Madrid. Thanks and God bless.