“In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human successes, but on how well we have loved....Where there is no love, put love -- and you will find love....Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.”  (John of the Cross ) What a great way to prepare for Christmas. Jesus' gift to us is himself in love. No other gift will mean more to him than the sincere gift of love, expressed to another because of him. Love is a gold mine--once discovered will never fail to yield and enrich us.