The True Meaning of Gift-Giving
As we celebrate the holiday season, let’s not forget that the most precious gifts aren’t wrapped in fancy paper or adorned with ribbons. This year, as we’ve grown spiritually, we’ve come to realize that the most valuable things in life are those that can’t be bought or sold.
Intangible Treasures
There are many priceless gifts we can share with those who deserve special recognition – not just for what they do, but for who they are and the impact they have on our lives. Here are some items on our gift list that we hope will inspire you:
- Self-Love: Respect, confidence, and faith in ourselves
- Heartfelt Connections: A caring spirit to friends and loved ones
- Family Bonds: Dedication, communication, and understanding to family members
- Making a Difference: Generosity and passionate advocacy to good causes
- Warm Hospitality: An open door to travelers and strangers
- Gratitude and Honor: Appreciation and respect to our military and first responders
- Exceptional Service: Excellent service to customers and clients
- Comfort and Healing: Concern and comfort to the ill and hurting
- Compassion and Care: Compassion and emergency services to the hungry and homeless
- Hope and Security: Hope and security to the abused, neglected, and abandoned
- Recognition and Acceptance: Recognition and acceptance to those with special challenges
- Path to Recovery: A positive path to recovery for the addicted and troubled
- Nurturing and Protection: Attachment, attention, and safety to infants and toddlers
- Legacy and Roots: Roots and a legacy to children and teens
- Support and Care: A helping hand to parents in need
- Reverence and Gratitude: Reverence, gratitude, and dignified care to elders
- Spreading Joy: Smiles and positive energy to everyone we meet
- Unconditional Love: Unconditional love to people of every age
- Global Harmony: Justice, peace, and the true spirit of Christmas to all people around the world
The Real Gift of Christmas
As we celebrate this holiday season, let’s remember that the true door to heaven begins at the manger and ends at the cross. It’s not the trees, tinsel, or presents that define this season, but the baby in the manger who came to save the world. He remains our only hope for a fallen world and for eternal life with God our Father.
A Prayer for Peace
We’re drawn to the timeless prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace… Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy…” May we strive to be instruments of peace, spreading love, hope, and joy to all those around us.
Warmest Wishes
To each of you, we send our warmest greetings this Christmas season and pray that God will truly bless and protect you throughout the coming New Year. Merry Christmas to all!
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