Posted by Amanda As you have no doubt done yourself, I have been involved in a number of discussions with many young men and women in high school about this idea of 'working for peace'. Regardless of one's political views, it is the view of these young people that we must all somehow find a way forward that will bring about peace in our world. But how do we that exactly? This is a difficult question that we all face, but one even more crucial for those of us who call ourselves Christian. My own response is to use the gifts God has given me - in answer to these difficult questions. In my case (as in yours too, Kevin NO HANDS BUT OURS He has no dreams but ours Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 CODA Fiat Lux
on March 24, 2003, 1:53 am, in reply to "War's divisive power"
Greetings Kevin 
) my gift is in songwriting. As a result of the many conversations of the past week, as well as coming across the prayer of St Teresa of Avila (a saint I had never even heard of before and who has impressed me no end since learning more of her life, philosophy and writings) - and in response to what has been beamed into my loungeroom via tv, radio and the internet - I have written a song! I'd like to share the lyrics here if I may. I'll leave you to make of them what you will.
© March 2003 by Amanda McKenna
(Based on the Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila)
CHORUS
He has no hands but ours
No feet for the journey but ours
We have been called to bring Gods love into this world
No eyes of compassion but ours
We are His body here on earth to bless the world (last time to CODA)
Bless the world
We dont waste our time on worry
and dont fear what cant be seen
We just focus on the loving -
shining for all to see (CH)
When its peace that we are seeking
then its peace-filled we must be
showing love to one another
shining for all to see (CH)
Sing sweetly to the Father
and the Son who set us free
Holy Spirit be our loving -
shining for all to see (CH)
With no eyes but ours
and no dreams but ours
No hands but ours
..
to bless the world
Amanda
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