St. Augustine wrote that "One loving heart sets another on fire." During Advent we are preparing to welcome that unique "Loving Heart", Jesus...at the end of time, in our daily encounters with others, and in a special way at Christmas.... Our care for others, our compassion...the writing and sending of Christmas cards, the giving of gifts, the gift or ourselves, donations to the Salvation Army, food donations to Lazarus House to help thousands who come each week for sustinence; a word of advice, an instruction, an encouragement, a joke, laughter, a piece of candy...all can kindle a similar fire those with whom we rub shoulders and brighten their lives and ultimately, our world. An anonymous poets sums it up succinctly:
It hands hands to help others,
It has feet to hasten to the poor and needy.
It has eyes to see misery and want.
It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.
This is what love looks like.
--Medjugore Day by Day.
Bro. Rene
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