During the Philippine's preparation for the World Youth Day in 1995, an event coinciding Pope John Paul II's second visit to the country, a songwriting contest was held in late 1994 for the event's theme music. The prize was a trip for two to Rome (or the cash equivalent). Out of the 85 submitted entries, Trina Belamide's composition was among five finalists submitted to the Vatican, and her entry was selected as the winner. The song was performed by Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla and was later interpreted by Jamie Rivera. The song's inspiration was taken from the World Youth Day's theme "As the Father has sent me so I send you" (John 20:21).