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It was a memorable celebration. It was the opening of A
Care Centre for adults. Ministers of State were there, different
politicians, many public representatives, people of different nationalities
and different religions, and two hundred friends and visitors. There were
brilliant speeches, after which I lit three candles. I decided to ‘have a
go’ at singing a song. I had learned from the residents, that if you are a
poor singer, they will always join in, out of sympathy, to support you. So
it went –
’If you’re happy and you know
it clap your hands.’....
I was amazed with the response. Every man, woman and
child joined in, including Ministers of State – and Opposition. So we sang
‘Hello’, ‘Well done’ and ‘God Bless’ with ‘If you’re happy and you know it.....and
you really ought to show it.’ What a surprise that a child’s song could be
so powerful .
When Jesus speaks about power, being King, He is not
thinking of the power of armies and artillery. He says, that God’s power is
different. It is the power of His Spirit, in the human heart and in the
Universe. God’s power is in mercy, in simplicity, in restraint, in
compassion, in serving, touching our hearts with a child’s song....so many
little things and little ways. Clapping hands, whispering in silence. God’s
Power is The Spirit surprising us all the time and, in gracious ways, reminding
us ‘The Earth‘ too is full of God’s Glory...
Liam
Hickey St. Ciarans Hartstown Dublin 15.
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