“Today I lived one of those experiences that are hard to put into words”, said Angie Landaburu after attending the Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Buenos Aires. When she tried to describe what had happened, she began with a part of her story that gives a special meaning to that encounter. “I belong to a religious and very devout family,” she explained.
Participating in the celebration was, in her own words, “a deeply moving and special moment.” In her testimony, Angie emphasized what she felt being surrounded by so many people who had come with a shared hope.
The Emotion of Sharing Faith
“Beyond each person’s beliefs, there’s something very powerful about being surrounded by so many people gathered by a common feeling: faith, hope and the need to find a little peace in a world that often moves too fast,” she shared.
For Angie, who grew up in a believing family, the Mass was also an opportunity to live that faith alongside others. In her account, the emotion of being part of a collective celebration and recognizing, among so many people, a search that was also hers, stands out.
Finding a little peace was one of the sensations she highlighted. And it was also what sparked a reflection that stayed with her after the Mass.
A Pause She Carried from the Celebration
“I left with a full heart, very grateful to have been able to experience something like that,” she said. Along with the emotion and gratitude, she carried a question about the pace of daily life and the space left to listen to oneself.
Angie described it as a need to pause, even if only for a moment. Her experience at the Mass drew her closer to the faith she shares with her family and left her with a few words she wished to convey after the encounter.
“Sometimes we need to slow down, look inward and reconnect with what truly matters.”
