Monday
December 23, 2024
"Learning to Love Others"
Thanksgiving and Christmas time are both two of the saddest and the happiest times of the year, depending on how much a person has or does not have during this time. Many people also find themselves being alone at this time of the year, with some of them being by choice and some of them not, and it is sad when the choice is not of one's own choosing. That is really when this time of the year is filled with sadness and heartache. Those who find themselves financially able can go wherever they want to go, be wherever they want to be, and of course, live the way they desire to live. Also, those who have money can choose to either be alone or not be alone in more cases than not. This time of year is also the time of year when those whom you love and care about are around as well and vice versa, so people need to remember this during this time of the year.
Blessed therefore are each of you who do try to remember such people do exist during this time of the year. When people are cheerful and happy in and with their lives, try to be that way also with them, but if they are lonely and sad, try to do whatever you can to lift their spirits. Some people cannot and will not be helped no matter what, but it never hurts to at least try to do whatever you can for others. This time of year means so much to so many, and yet it can mean so little to many others, with much of it having to do with a person's financial situation. It is sometimes easy for those with money to forget that there are indeed those who are lacking financially. There is almost nothing quite as special and as wonderful as a person who is willing and able to help others, especially during this time of the year. It is often easy to forget about those who might be lonely, sad, and in need as you find that you are surrounded by people who love and care for and about you. Learn therefore to try and share a little love this time of year and see how much better you will feel. Blessed are all of you who learn to give of yourselves, in JESUS' Most Precious and Holy Name.
AMEN
