The birth of Jesus is the birth of hope. We shouldn’t let the wonder of hope disappear with the decorations at the end of the holiday season this year. We should follow hope right out of the manger and into the rest of our lives. We have been given a gift, the special kind of gift that is not wrapped in tissue paper or tied with a beautiful bow. This gift is priceless in nature, no gift in all the world is more sought after than this one—the gift of life.
During the holiday season, we should add extra expressions of courtesy and kindness for everyone. If we look carefully, we can see Him on the road as the one asking for a few quarters to buy milk and bread for the children. We’ll recognize Him in all the volunteers handing out gifts to the poor or to the ill from which some will go to be with Him before His birthday arrives.
I wonder if there is ever a finer gift purchased then that of forgiveness or if there ever was a present more treasured by those who received it. Once forgiveness is granted or received, we’ll know that it is one of the most beautiful gifts of all.
What we should learn this holiday season is to embrace and celebrate our differences, learn to appreciate each other and walk the path of understanding because life is about laughing and loving each other.
Love,
Carmen Monica
Carmen Monica Oprea 