In memory of Pope John Paul II

EU-DIGEST - Pope John Paul II is buried
Rick Morren

Today Pope John Paul the second was buried. As we watched the funeral of this worldly celebrity we experienced a variety of emotions. One was the awe about the pompous ceremony organized by the Catholic Church hierarchy as it buried its religious leader attended by millions of people.

But God does things in mysterious ways. As the ceremony came to an end the true spirit of the Gospel was revealed, when the Presidents of Iran, Israel and Syria shook hands. But it did not end there. As is the custom at Christian funerals, ordinary citizens, political leaders of all faiths, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Christians shook hands and many even embraced.

- This is my commandment, That you love each other, as I have loved you - re: Bible-John 15:12.

With these historical handshakes the God of Love turned the Pope’s funeral into a testimony for the GOSPEL. The message that came across from this Globally televised funeral was that people of all faiths and political direction can not only work towards Peace and Unity, they have the duty to do so. It was an amazing moment which was certainly not choreographed by the Church.

The Pope’s greatest service in glorifying God’s Word came at his death.

Praise the Lord – Allah Agbar