Saturday, August 30, 2014

Pope Saint John Paul II's coffee-table book

The homilies given by Saint John Paul II during his visit to Manila on January 12 to 16, 1995, for World Youth Day are printed in full text in the coffee-table book “We Love You, John Paul II,” published by Reyes Publishing Inc. through a generous grant from Prudentialife Group. Given at the different Masses scheduled for the Pope’s visit, the homilies and speeches can be used as points for reflection.

Distributed by Prudentialife Travel Services, the coffee-table book has over 150 colored photos on 128 glossy pages. Measuring 9.25” x 12.25”, the book was written by Jesselynn Garcia de la Cruz and Peachy Yamsuan, with photography by Sonny Camarillo, Manny Goloyugo, Nelson Rivera, Ed Santiago, Manny Santos, Sonny Yabao and Noli Yamsuan.

‘A thousand images’

Homer Blanco, consultant of Prudentialife for corporate communications, recalls those days when an estimated five million people assembled at Luneta Park. With one voice they cried, “John Paul II, we love you.” And he answered, “John Paul II loves you, too.”

Later, the Holy Father said on the day he left Manila for Rome (Jan. 16, 1995), “I take with me a thousand images of the Filipino people.”

Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See Francisco Alba (2002-2004) presented the book to Pope John Paul II in 2002. To order the book, call Mila Obosa at 816-41-57 or 897-81-59; or e-mail PTSI@prudentialife.com or visit at any bookstores nationwide