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World Youth Day Reflection
As a Person, as a Child of God
By YURINA KUROSU (from High School Leader Group)
When I first went to St. Ignatius church, my impression was that everything was gentle, solemn and beautiful; everyone was pure of heart. The image I recall was pure white. However, my biased perception changed somewhat after my experience in Sunday school. But my experience of WYD influenced me a lot and my faith was renewed. The gifts I received are irreplaceable and extremely precious to me.
We shared many things with other Japan pilgrims, volunteers, host families and people from various countries. We saw and experienced different cultures, languages and diversity of faith in God, in people of many religious backgrounds. I came to realize that while there are many people who think about God and express their faith differently, all of us believe in God, follow Jesus and gather to answer God’s voice. I was surprised that I became aware that ‘God exists!’ even though that fact is clear. I used to worry whether my obscure feeling of being with God was true or not. But now I’m convinced of it. Through the many kind words of everyone I met I believe that I was being accepted as ‘me’ without reserve. This filled my heart with joy and I strongly felt that there is faith behind people’s behavior.
I’m at a new starting point in Japan. Rather than keeping all the things I received in my heart, I should go to places where there are needs that I could fill. I would like to have the blessing of being sent in mission.
