Parishioners learn ways to acquire power from God

For the past ten days, hundreds of the faithful converged at the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Health for the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Good Health. The theme this year was Mary, Intercessor of Good Health. Many who came were praying for good health for their families, friends and for their own well-being.

The evening Mass on Sept 8 was presided by Fr Xavier Andrew.

Fr Xavier focused his sermon on Power — a Power that is special (1 Corinthians 4:20.) ‘For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power’.

Touching on the role of Mary, he said, Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. The Power of God was already in her. “You and I were conceived in our mother’s womb. You have the power. You have to ask like Mother Mary, who is full of grace; you have the power within you to help others,” he said.

Fr Xavier then gave the assembly some practical tips on how they can acquire the power from God:

1. Knowledge. We need to know God first.

2. Time. Have you wisely used your time?

3. Thoughts. Use your thoughts wisely.

4. Touch. Many people, especially your parents and grandparents, long for your touch. Bless everyone with your hands, but not the wrong touch.

5. Words. Use words to praise God.

7. Devotions. Devotions help to raise your spiritual level.

8. Laughter. Learn to laugh and smile, especially at home. If God is inside your heart, you will be filled with joy.

9. Music. Learn to appreciate music. Let your life become like music.

10. Silence. God comes to you in silence, especially during meditation.

Fr Xavier invited the assembly to adopt all these so that they could live an empowered life in the Spirit.
After Communion, Fr Xavier led the assembly into a moment of reflection.

After Mass, there was a candlelight procession around the vicinity of the parish. Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Fr Xavier Andrew and Msgr Daniel Lim, with some 2,300 faithful, took part. A float carried the statute of Our Lady of Good Health.

Benediction was held after that in the chapel. Dinner fellowship followed at the chapel’s grounds and the adjacent Tamil school field.

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online