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Easily my most outstanding and happiest memory with my dad occurred on a sunny morning in Rome on July 7, 1983. That was the day my dad presented his credentials to Pope John Paul II as the Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See. Present on that memorable day in the Vatican City was his wife, his children with their spouses, three of his grandchildren and also his brother and sister.

Just the memory, even today, brings a proud and happy smile to my face. It was a morning of pomp and pageantry as my dad — resplendent in formal white tie and tails — was driven from the Grand Hotel in Rome by the official horse-drawn Carriage of the Vatican to be brought to the Vicar of Christ, to present his credentials.

We were informed that, after the formal ceremony in the historic and ornate setting of the Vatican, his family would be received by His Holiness, too!

How exciting and special that was! Sure enough, as all 15 of us gathered around in the Vatican Library, the Pope and my father joined us in the room, where we were introduced one by one and were told to curtsy and kiss the Pope’s ring. And His Holiness blessed us one by one as we were introduced. ANDIEZ Jesus As for Me and My House We Will Serve The Lord Poster

My mother and my father then presented to His Holiness their gifts from the Philippines, which the Pope admired. Then photos were taken, but the best part came when the family was asked to gather with His Holiness and pose for a “family” picture. That’s my most memorable photo with my dad, as he stood proudly beside Pope John Paul II officially as the Ambassador of the Philippines to the Holy See with his wife standing beside him.

Even today, when I look at our expressions in the photo, I can still feel the great significance of that moment; that feeling not only of pride but more so of the importance of our Church, our religion, and the great Kingdom of God — which my dad was henceforth going to serve. I know he took his Ambassadorship extremely seriously and was determined to do a good job at it. He was proud of his position and he gave his best to this job.

These memories make me proud, make me smile, and bring tears of happiness to my eyes whenever I reminisce.

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