Dân chúng Á Châu nghĩ gì về ĐGH Gioan Phaolô II (Anh ngữ)
Hãng truyền hình quốc tế CNN đã yêu cầu thính giả trên khắp thế giới bày tỏ cảm nghĩ của mình đối với ĐGH Gioan Phaolô II vừa mới qua đời vào hôm thứ Bảy. Sau đây là những lá thơ trong số hàng triệu cái gửi về cho cơ quan truyền hình CNN qua địa chỉ WWW.CNN.COM. Truyền hình CNN đã chia các thư này theo từng lục địa. Hôm nay chúng tôi trích đăng nguyên văn các thư gửi từ Á Châu để quý độc giả VietCatholic tham khảo và thấy ĐGH đã được mọi người, không phân biệt tôn giáo, dành cho những tâm tình yêu thương kính trọng nhất.
I have my deepest respect for Pope John Paul II. I feel that not only should Christians, but also people of all faiths, including Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims like myself and others, realize that the man was a person of compassion and principles. In these days of change and hypocrisy, I feel this should be expected out of each and every one of us. May his soul rest in peace. The world was a better place with him alive.
Mohammed Adil; Karachi, Pakistan
I'm extremely sad to see our papa leaving us for good, but I am also happy to know that he will be with our Lord Jesus Christ. In his 26 years of papacy, papa has shown us the way to the Lord and now it's our duty to carry his legacy and to love the Lord with our heart and soul. Let's not let him down.
Michael Lobo; India
Pope John Paul II is a symbol of unity. Unity is his legacy, and this is what he should be remembered for. He lived his life bridging the disparities brought about [by] religion, race, socioeconomic status, etc. And now, we have come to witness the fruits of his labors. From all walks of life, from all the corners of the world, we have come to remember this great and holy man who has brought us all together at this particular moment. Pope John Paul II made us realize that, in the end, despite all our differences, we all share the same humanity.
Charleen Ho; Manila, Philippines
I will indeed miss him. He loved, lived and led us by example. Home sweet home dear papa!
Jessica Peter; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pope John Paul II's great charisma was that he was able to talk to people in a very personal and intimate level. He had an audience of millions, but it is, as if, he was able to talk to each one in the crowd. I was only 19 when Pope John Paul came to Manila for World Youth Day, and I was but one among the millions of youth who attended the event. I was one among the millions who shouted to the heavens, "Pope Paul II, we love you!" And when Pope John Paul replied with an earnest, "Pope Paul II, he loves you," I honestly felt, he meant it for me, and that he truly loved me. That he meant the message to be heard by me, as much as for all of us who were there present. All 5 million of us.
Mildred A. Solis; Manila, Philippines
Our Holy Father is the most kind person, so humble.. .. God must [have] loved him very much. I remember the day when he came to Indonesia. I was just 9 years old (now 28), the stadium full of people who worshipped him so much. We prayed in Indonesian language, and I remember the way he smiled. .. and I thought, "Oh my. .. the hand of the Lord was upon him." May he rest in peace. Jesus took him to heaven.
Josie; Jakarta, Indonesia
Pope John Paul II was a man of great honor. His clear and unbiased soul is a great loss to mankind at this stage of evolution where it is hard to find a man with such virtues that Pope John Paul possessed. We all are going to miss his unchallenged spiritual authority for the cause of social justice and for the betterment of mankind, regardless of any religion or ethnic group.
Hassaan Ahmed; Kuwait
When Pope John Paul II came here to celebrate the 10th World Youth Day, it was the day I saw the pope in his "popemobile" for the first and last time. It was a great feeling; it's just unexplainable, and up to now I can clearly remember him -- his rosy cheeks and his hands waving at the crowd as he passed by. Pope John Paul II is the epitome of a great man and a good servant of God.
Myla; Philippines
If the world had but another 100 men or women like him leading 100 countries, can you imagine how wonderful this world would be?
Gerry Javellana; Bacolod City, Philippines
I would like to express my grief, gratitude and sorrow for the pope. May God bless him as he did for the people of all religions for 26 years. He is a great man.
Bhavin Pradhan; Kathmandu, Nepal
Pope John Paul II, healer, teacher and provider of hope in our dark hours. We will certainly miss his fatherly smile and prayers for Lebanon and the world.
Paul Nader; Lebanon
I feel that Pope John Paul II was a pope who really played his part well according to the will of God. My family, Indian friends and I were broken down with intense grief. We all will miss him. I have had the opportunity to encounter his holiness personally. May his soul rest in peace.
Mackenzie; Mumbai (Bombay), India
Firstly, I am a Buddhist. Pope John Paul II was very exceptional in that he was from outside Italy, had the third longest reign as the pope, traveled to many corners of the world, brought dignity and vigor to the papacy and, most importantly, made a significant contribution to world peace by helping to expose communism and end the Cold War.
Lionel Rajapakse; Kandy, Sri Lanka
Irrespective of religion, we could not help but feel the great loss at the passing away of this great pope. His dedication and love for all creeds is an inspiration to all.
Tavorn Jaijarat; Bangkok, Thailand
In the context of a 2,000-year-old bureaucracy burdened by dogma, John Paul II managed to address historical offenses, acknowledge the present scientific and technological vexations -- balancing these, while being true to his vision of a true Catholic Church.
Bernie Hanlon; Beijing, China
I think Pope John Paul II was a great legend; his way of dealing with world peace is a unique way. His fame is not because he is a Catholic leader but a man with great principles. .. who influences people to have faith. He has laid the path of serenity.
Shyju Lonappan; Bangalore, India
Though not bearing much knowledge about his religious teachings, as expected from a person of a different religion, I still have the feeling that he was among the greatest saints of all times. With my limited knowledge, I can only conclude that it's really a big, irreparable loss to the whole world. May God give corresponding peace and rewards to his soul for all rendered services on his part.
Yahya Vana; Karachi, Pakistan
He is truly the man of two centuries and deserves to be called Pope John Paul the Great, as we unlikely are going to see another pope like him in centuries. His teachings, achievements and ethics are going to live with humanity for centuries to come. God bless his soul.
Tony Alam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hãng truyền hình quốc tế CNN đã yêu cầu thính giả trên khắp thế giới bày tỏ cảm nghĩ của mình đối với ĐGH Gioan Phaolô II vừa mới qua đời vào hôm thứ Bảy. Sau đây là những lá thơ trong số hàng triệu cái gửi về cho cơ quan truyền hình CNN qua địa chỉ WWW.CNN.COM. Truyền hình CNN đã chia các thư này theo từng lục địa. Hôm nay chúng tôi trích đăng nguyên văn các thư gửi từ Á Châu để quý độc giả VietCatholic tham khảo và thấy ĐGH đã được mọi người, không phân biệt tôn giáo, dành cho những tâm tình yêu thương kính trọng nhất.
I have my deepest respect for Pope John Paul II. I feel that not only should Christians, but also people of all faiths, including Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims like myself and others, realize that the man was a person of compassion and principles. In these days of change and hypocrisy, I feel this should be expected out of each and every one of us. May his soul rest in peace. The world was a better place with him alive.
Mohammed Adil; Karachi, Pakistan
I'm extremely sad to see our papa leaving us for good, but I am also happy to know that he will be with our Lord Jesus Christ. In his 26 years of papacy, papa has shown us the way to the Lord and now it's our duty to carry his legacy and to love the Lord with our heart and soul. Let's not let him down.
Michael Lobo; India
Pope John Paul II is a symbol of unity. Unity is his legacy, and this is what he should be remembered for. He lived his life bridging the disparities brought about [by] religion, race, socioeconomic status, etc. And now, we have come to witness the fruits of his labors. From all walks of life, from all the corners of the world, we have come to remember this great and holy man who has brought us all together at this particular moment. Pope John Paul II made us realize that, in the end, despite all our differences, we all share the same humanity.
Charleen Ho; Manila, Philippines
I will indeed miss him. He loved, lived and led us by example. Home sweet home dear papa!
Jessica Peter; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pope John Paul II's great charisma was that he was able to talk to people in a very personal and intimate level. He had an audience of millions, but it is, as if, he was able to talk to each one in the crowd. I was only 19 when Pope John Paul came to Manila for World Youth Day, and I was but one among the millions of youth who attended the event. I was one among the millions who shouted to the heavens, "Pope Paul II, we love you!" And when Pope John Paul replied with an earnest, "Pope Paul II, he loves you," I honestly felt, he meant it for me, and that he truly loved me. That he meant the message to be heard by me, as much as for all of us who were there present. All 5 million of us.
Mildred A. Solis; Manila, Philippines
Our Holy Father is the most kind person, so humble.. .. God must [have] loved him very much. I remember the day when he came to Indonesia. I was just 9 years old (now 28), the stadium full of people who worshipped him so much. We prayed in Indonesian language, and I remember the way he smiled. .. and I thought, "Oh my. .. the hand of the Lord was upon him." May he rest in peace. Jesus took him to heaven.
Josie; Jakarta, Indonesia
Pope John Paul II was a man of great honor. His clear and unbiased soul is a great loss to mankind at this stage of evolution where it is hard to find a man with such virtues that Pope John Paul possessed. We all are going to miss his unchallenged spiritual authority for the cause of social justice and for the betterment of mankind, regardless of any religion or ethnic group.
Hassaan Ahmed; Kuwait
When Pope John Paul II came here to celebrate the 10th World Youth Day, it was the day I saw the pope in his "popemobile" for the first and last time. It was a great feeling; it's just unexplainable, and up to now I can clearly remember him -- his rosy cheeks and his hands waving at the crowd as he passed by. Pope John Paul II is the epitome of a great man and a good servant of God.
Myla; Philippines
If the world had but another 100 men or women like him leading 100 countries, can you imagine how wonderful this world would be?
Gerry Javellana; Bacolod City, Philippines
I would like to express my grief, gratitude and sorrow for the pope. May God bless him as he did for the people of all religions for 26 years. He is a great man.
Bhavin Pradhan; Kathmandu, Nepal
Pope John Paul II, healer, teacher and provider of hope in our dark hours. We will certainly miss his fatherly smile and prayers for Lebanon and the world.
Paul Nader; Lebanon
I feel that Pope John Paul II was a pope who really played his part well according to the will of God. My family, Indian friends and I were broken down with intense grief. We all will miss him. I have had the opportunity to encounter his holiness personally. May his soul rest in peace.
Mackenzie; Mumbai (Bombay), India
Firstly, I am a Buddhist. Pope John Paul II was very exceptional in that he was from outside Italy, had the third longest reign as the pope, traveled to many corners of the world, brought dignity and vigor to the papacy and, most importantly, made a significant contribution to world peace by helping to expose communism and end the Cold War.
Lionel Rajapakse; Kandy, Sri Lanka
Irrespective of religion, we could not help but feel the great loss at the passing away of this great pope. His dedication and love for all creeds is an inspiration to all.
Tavorn Jaijarat; Bangkok, Thailand
In the context of a 2,000-year-old bureaucracy burdened by dogma, John Paul II managed to address historical offenses, acknowledge the present scientific and technological vexations -- balancing these, while being true to his vision of a true Catholic Church.
Bernie Hanlon; Beijing, China
I think Pope John Paul II was a great legend; his way of dealing with world peace is a unique way. His fame is not because he is a Catholic leader but a man with great principles. .. who influences people to have faith. He has laid the path of serenity.
Shyju Lonappan; Bangalore, India
Though not bearing much knowledge about his religious teachings, as expected from a person of a different religion, I still have the feeling that he was among the greatest saints of all times. With my limited knowledge, I can only conclude that it's really a big, irreparable loss to the whole world. May God give corresponding peace and rewards to his soul for all rendered services on his part.
Yahya Vana; Karachi, Pakistan
He is truly the man of two centuries and deserves to be called Pope John Paul the Great, as we unlikely are going to see another pope like him in centuries. His teachings, achievements and ethics are going to live with humanity for centuries to come. God bless his soul.
Tony Alam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates