There was dancing and bright colors, oversized images (e.g., a large cross, a large catechism, and a large globe) and even fireworks! The world of the Middle East was, in short, transformed into a child’s world again, as we saw things the way children see things: big and bright and beautiful and loud.
The Holy Father was intentionally encouraging those onlookers to do what children do: to forget about the troubles of this mortal life, and to rejoice in being happy and free and filled with hope.
