December 2007

My dear Salesian Benefactor,

          It’s CHRISTMAS once again.

The malls are getting congested. Traffic snarled. Tiangges are all over. Department stores crowded. Sale galore. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Gift-giving is the order of the day. One of the preoccupations of everyone is “what gift” to give to family and friends. People are making lists. Buying special gifts for someone special. We feel sort of obligated to give “kahit na ano, kahit na papaano”. Pasko eh. The question is: “Paano naman si Kristo? Ano ang kanyang regalo?” Christmas is all about CHRIST. He is the reason of the season. What gift can we give Jesus this Christmas?

While it is  wonderful to exchange gifts with each other – even gifts we don’t need and will never use, let us not forget there are so many in our midst who have so little and will never have any. Let it not be said that “there was no room for the poor in our home and in our heart.”   All that is worth cherishing begins with the heart – not in the head.

Christmas reminds us there is no limit, no measure, no end to Jesus’ love. He had a BIG HEART  for the poor. What you do to the poor – you do to Him. If you feel you have been BLESSED this year… be a BLESSING. Share with those who do not have – and not with those who already have.  Give a gift  – help the poor in “Jesus’ name” this Christmas.  HAVE A HEART! Keep the HELP coming!

May your CHRISTMAS be truly BLESSED with the presence of Jesus in your heart and most especially in your home. Remembering you during this season of Christmas, I remain

                                                                   Ever grateful,

 

                                                                  

P.S.  For all its worth, we are truly grateful for your continued support to the SALESIAN MISSIONS.  If we could be of any help to you in whatever way – feel free to let us know. We will much oblige. GBU.