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I Corinthians 13 - A Christmas Version

Submitted by Lee & Jan Kremer; Poem - author unknown

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of
twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family,
I'm just another decorator.

If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies,
preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at
mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.

If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all
that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits
me nothing.

If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes,
attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata
but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.

Love stops the cooking to hug the child. Love sets aside the
decorating to kiss the husband. Love is kind, though harried and
tired. Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated
Christmas china and table linens.

Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful
they are there to be in the way. Love doesn't give only to those who
are able to give in return but rejoices in giving to those who can't.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures
all things. Love never fails. Video games will break, pearl necklaces
will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure.

- Author Unknown

Merry Christmas and lots of love to you and yours!

We love you.
Lee & Jan, Fr. Rich

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