Karol.

by Yas Jayson Sunday, May 01, 2011 2 palagay everyday witness god of greater scheme people are people the few things i hold on to

As I write this post, I remember his first words as a successor of Peter: do not be afraid. His constant invitation to young people to be witnesses in today's world rings to many like a wild fire, consuming everything that touches its surface. If there is a man who have found his deepest gladness and at the same time found his heart's desire in a most absolute and final way, it would be Karol. 

Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that [God] is with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. I wonder how much of a man could live in total surrender to something that eyes cannot see. As Benedict XVI puts it, a beatitude of faith like Mary's.

Today, we honor a life well lived. A life lived in total selflessness and resolution to guide a world away from Marxist ideals, apathy and tolerance. With him, people stand firm in faith, absolute to truth and to what is right. I think if Karol is still alive, he would write to the Philippine government about preserving life and upholding it's dignity. I wish he is still around.

A life totally dependent to God. A life consumed by that same fire that moved the disciples to brave stormy seas. A life that reflects life from his God. Karol Josef. John Paul. Totus tuus ego sum.