The method of giving
the best Gift
Introduction
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We are almost in Christmas. The gifts are given
to all our friends. The last moments of preparations are usually spared for our
most dear and near ones. What should be my gift to my partner/children/parents?
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In today’s gospel we heard about Mary’s gift to
Elizabeth. That was the presence of Mary. It was the most precious that
Elizabeth ever got in her life. What made those moments most memorable?
Content
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In the gift of Mary there were three elements.
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She travelled – Destroying the distance
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She carried baby Jesus – The presence of Jesus.
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She went by herself – Sharing of being.
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1. Destroying the distance
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Mary travelled and reached the house of Elizabeth.
It is an act of destroying the distance.
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God is asking us to destroy the distance between
the minds. For example, the husband and wife may stay in one room but their
mind may have a big distance. They may share their physical body but their
minds are very much away from each other. It can also happen in all the
relations.
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2. Carry Jesus
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The presence of baby Jesus in the womb of Mary
made the difference. They were overjoyed because of that.
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If we go to a situation or to give a gift, make
sure that there is Jesus with you, because he can transform the situations in
to joyful one. He can create wine our of water.
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3. Ready to share the being.
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She did not buy anything to give to Elizabeth,
but offered her presence.
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Our dear ones are looking for the quality time
with us.
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It is also good to share what we have (the
having). But be sure of sharing what we are (the being)
Conclusion
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Anybody who has money can give you a expensive
gift. But only a few can give themselves to others. It needs self-sacrifice,
patience and grace.
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In first Christmas God gave his gift to the
world, His own son. It broke the distance between God and man, it was Jesus,
and it was God’s own being. Therefore it became a perfect gift of God to us.
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Let us imbibe the spirit of God’s gift to us on
Christmas and the example of Mary.
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