They say that the eyes are the mirror to the soul, but I wonder sometimes whether there aren't a few other avenues by which we can glimpse what's going on in the inner sanctum of the heart.
Take for instance the gathering of young children last night at an area church. The reason for the gathering was the celebration of First Reconciliation. As I watched the faces of the children who arrived, accompanied by their parents and other members of their families, I saw nervousness in the eyes of some and wonder in the faces of others.
Did they truly understand the great gift which would be given on this night, or would it pass them by? The scriptures tell of the rejoicing which takes place in heaven over the return of one repentant sinner. If this is true then there must have been a wonderful choir there last night.
As for us on earth, perhaps we got a little glimpse of this rejoicing in the voice of one of the children who was standing not far from me. When we sang the last song, his voice could be heard exhuberantly booming well above all the rest. Is this what it will be like when we all see the face of God?
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