When I was sixteen years old my grandmother got me an Indiana Pacers sweatshirt for Christmas. It was so random! Not only was this an unpopular basketball team, but the style was super outdated and reflected one of the discount stores where she liked to shop. Nevertheless, even to this day, as I think about untying the ribbon, removing the gift wrap, opening the box, and folding back the tissue paper, my heart inexplicably wells up with gratitude. Perhaps it’s because my grandmother wasn’t actually giving me a sweatshirt for Christmas, but was instead giving me her time, her intention, her affection, her very self through this article of clothing. Let’s have the courage to see the giver in the various gifts that get exchanged at our holiday parties this year. Let’s, in fact, make the whole Christmas season an occasion to contemplate the eternal giver who is constantly gracing us with the gift of life. Ave Crux, Spes Unica.
Merry Christmas!
Happy last days of Advent and Merry Christmas to you both! May we all give gratitude for the time we spend with one another… gifts or not! #Grateful for you both
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and yours!