I Am the Bread of Life (Samoan Choir) Cardinal Pio's Funeral

A Clip of the communion at Cardinal Pio's funeral at the Catholic Cathedral of Mary Immaculate in Apia, Samoa, with the Hymn "I am the Bread of Life" sung in Samoan in January 2006.

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[peter10sep86]

Y are those lady wearing hats???? First time I've seen ladies wearing hat in mass

[jeromejnr73]

@peter10sep86 - Hmm good question?, My guess is the ladies wearing hats are representing another religion or denomination as some samoan churhes such as Methodist for e.g. commonly wear hats however extremely uncommon for Catholics.  Some guests/dignataries may even be atheist but are paying their respects to Cardinal Pio.

[mathilda12231911]

This has to be the most beautiful and uplifting recording of this song I have ever heard.

[fictioooo]

Wow...ever since I saw this clip last night I've come back to it to get that feeling of nostalgia. I grew up in American Samoa listening to the beautiful voices of our people. This song is a traditional Catholic hymn that has been marvelously translated to Samoan and the choir is just amazing. Thanks for posting this clip on the net. Of all the different religions of our world, the Catholic faith is the most dear to my heart. God bless you all and God bless Katinale Pio.

[master3762]

@jeromejnr73 Before the second Vatican Council, the Catholic ladies were also not allowed in church without their head covered. Now, we have that freedom to cover your head or not. It is not a representation of what religion or not. It was how it was before your days.....??? Please research if you are not sure before you make such comments.

[OTWdk]

Ever since I found this youtube, I listen to this singing everyday and it bless me like the Lord is really lifting me up. I cry for the joy with of salvation. May the Lord bless every Samoan with His bounteous love.

[OTWdk]

God bless Samoan Christians. This is the most uplifting Christian music. Thank you Jesus for Samoans!!!!!!!!

[1955marfa]

The women are Catholic because they stood up to receive Holy Communion. The Catholic Church does not permit non-Catholics to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist. I tend to disagree with that because although Catholic, I have attended services at an Episcopal Church and they welcome me and permit me to receive their Communion. It's probably a law that was written in the 1960s during Vatican 2. It should be changed so that people of all religions may receive Communion in our church too.

[lvekili]

@peter10sep86 i think they are from CCJ....

[DarkWaveSurfer123]

@jeromejnr73 No actually in the old days women had to have head coverings when in church...such as a chapel veil, a pillbox cap, or a hat. It was a sign of respect.

[Jojocoucourakshasa]

aku faka apapa atu kaiga lotu o samoa i siasifio, fai fagogala KALETINALE PIO hufaki mai matou , kua koulua fakatahi mo Patele soane IKAUNO LIKU nee pulu palokia i Malotau, poko mata lelei ,

Ofa atu mai Canada,

Petelo Ikauno, Tofa

[Jojocoucourakshasa]

ofa atu samoa i sisifo kua mamalu te fa apapa kia Cardinal PIO. ofa atu petelo tehina o Patele Soane liku nee pule palokia i MALOTAU. OFA ATU . Malo