It's as if the world stopped for that moment.

As Easter approaches and in the context of the testament of John Paul II, I remind you of his words, with a big appeal for reconciliation and forgiveness.

He heard everything. He heard the square, he heard the prayer, the presence of the young people, the Holy Father heard, because he was conscious right to the end, almost to the end, even the last day,

If South Korea is able to host World Youth Day, we would naturally invite the pope to come, and it would also serve as a fresh impetus for the youth ministry.

Even with advance knowledge and awareness, and active participation in the process, there is no denying the sense of pain or loss in a parish or school community.

We're not putting that before the Lord. We'll pray that everybody stays healthy, that we have a good ball game and that everybody will be lifted up watching it on a world stage.