“No one heals himself by wounding another.” (St. Ambrose) It is so easy for us to say things that hurt another person without realizing the consequences. Guarding the tongue is a difficult task. Yet, will this not be a good way to prepare for the coming of our Lord?  If the gift of Jesus is Love Himself to us, the gift of not saying a hurtful word during this season will be a gift of love to that person and to Jesus. If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, can we be a bearer of peace and not conflict?  This will be a productive way to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus in a fresh new way as well as help the other not to be blocked by what we say. Come, Lord Jesus, come!