Awake, mankind! For your sake, God has become man. Awake, you who sleep, rise up from the dead, and Christ will enlighten you. I tell you again: For your sake, God became man.
As we approach the season of Christmas, many of us find ourselves busy with shopping for family and friends. We may spend hours searching the internet and advertisements, striving to find the perfect gift for the best price. We seem to have a deep sense that it is better to give than to receive.