FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (THREE KINGS) B
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GIFTS TO GIVE
The ordinary man-in-the-street
recognizes a difference between Christmas today and those in the past. The
gifts have become scarce. The gifts have become simple. They have become less
expensive, too. And many people even avoid the greetings of cheer in fear that
these will mean an obligation to give a gift to someone.
It is a sign of the hard times we
have been experiencing year after year. Yet, Christmas remains the feast of
gifts, not just because the Magi set the mark in giving presents to the Christ
Child but, because God totally revealed the gift of his heart to all humanity
through the coming of his Son Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Did you find it hard to send
somebody a present? Did you find yourself cutting down on your gift list? Did
you avoid or hide from someone you thought might expect something from you?
Were you too, afraid of “the Christmas gift?”
Before we step out of the
Christmas bubble, remember to retain the Christmas spirit. Here are a few gifts
we can share with people, without the trouble of shopping, wrapping, or too
much expenses.
The git of prayer: Do pray for
somebody who needs your intercession. Prayers are important to all believers.
And prayers are powerful. Pray for others and do not be embarrass to ask them
to pray for you too.
The gift of peace: Has this
Christmas season come and gone without any attempt to get in touch with someone
who has hurt you? There is still time to take up that phone and call or send a
simple message that can start a profound healing and reconciliation.
The gift of possibility: As we
have started our trek through 2018, believe in the innate goodness of people.
Believe too, in yourself – your goodness, your strength, your talents. God is a
God of many new chances. We can pick ourselves up from every fall, and filled
with the Holy Spirit, move on to a promising future.
You deserve a gift! Be ready to
share your gift to others!
