Everyone has to say goodbye

Today, I attended the burial of one of my close relative. Just like other farewells, this one was no different - it is full of tears. The passing of a loved one, is an event in ones life that needs to be remembered but also hard to accept. This is why before the remains of a loved one is finally placed into his grave, a last glimpse, a last moment to remember his life, is given to his family.

It is really hard to say goodbye. Jesus himself felt this when he was eating the last supper with his disciples.

When the Jesus was talking with his disciples, he was talking of things that they cannot comprehend. They do not understand why he seems to be giving his last words, his will and commandments.

But just as some ends are beginnings of something better, the eventual death of Jesus led to the salvation of mankind. His death was not in vain, his death lead to something much much better.

For the people left behind by one who just passed away, we offer condolences and shoulders to cry on. Our hugs and kisses could somehow compensate for the pain caused by his death. As Jesus said on his last supper, "love one another".