Love is the most beautiful gift

December 23, 2022 2 min read 7 Comments

LOVE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFT

"MAY CHRIST BE THE REASON FOR CHRISTMAS AND NOT THE PRETEXT." - St. Leopold Mandic

We would like, in our time, to be able to pronounce words full of meaning to alleviate the fear of many; we would like to be able to give gifts without measure to reach the needs of all; we would like to be close to all those who no longer have hope to support them in their pain.

And, instead, we find ourselves poor, lost in continuous news that leaves us perplexed, unprepared, confused and deceived by men blinded by power, poor fools and masters of nothingness.

Begging for meaning, let us reach the only place where history has found full meaning, where every human situation has been assumed by the Mystery, the hinge of the only salvation.

Let us find ourselves in front of that manger in Bethlehem, with the same astonished and enraptured gaze of Francis of Assisi who wanted to see with his own eyes the "prodigy" of Christmas.

May the God-made-child who has inspired poets and artists down the centuries also inspire our lives, the life of the world. May he reach the frightened youth; the abandoned elderly; the families made up of a mother and father who are unjustly targeted against the culture and find themselves continuously defending their role as the true foundation of society; the many -- too many -- sick individuals who ask for consolation; and children, with their dreams capable of bringing smiles, may they witness in the love of their parents the love of God.

May the Holy Child of Bethlehem surprise the logic of power with his unarmed message of peace!

And to all of you who love us and our mission, including those whom, through our work, we have had the honor and pleasure of meeting in person; to those who we've been blessed to get to know better over the past years; to all of you priests and friars who break for us the Bread of Heaven and proclaim the Word ... to you all may this Child bring what your heart desires and may these humble words of ours tell you: thank you.

From the entire Ghirelli family here in Italy, and from our colleagues at Ghirelli in the United States, accept our most sincere wishes for a Holy Christmas and a peaceful New Year in the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

— Alessandro & Cinzia Ghirelli

7 Responses

Marilyn Davis

May 09, 2024

Your faith inspired products are awe inspiring. I cannot wait to het the new rosary bracelet. Saving up my money for that. Thank you and Merry Christmas

Claudia

May 09, 2024

Thank you for your beautiful, faithful, true, and courageous words for Christmas. They are necessary words and uplift my soul. Blessings upon all the brothers and sisters in Our Lord Jesus Christ, born today. Praying for all of you. Mille Grazie.

Kathleen M. Tsipras

July 18, 2024

Merry Christmas to you and your family! May the spirit of the Christ child bring you joy, hope, peace, love and happiness this holiday season! Thank you for all that you do in your work to help to bring Christ the King here present to all through your line of rosaries and jewelry and other religious items. May God truly bless you in your craftmanship and talents as you work to spread Jesus Christ to the whole world through your holy goods and religious wares for all to see and enjoy! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas too! Sincerely Kathleen Tsipras in Spokane Washington USA

Kathleen M. Tsipras

May 09, 2024

Merry Christmas to you and your family! May the spirit of the Christ child bring you joy, hope, peace, love and happiness this holiday season! Thank you for all that you do in your work to help to bring Christ the King here present to all through your line of rosaries and jewelry and other religious items. May God truly bless you in your craftmanship and talents as you work to spread Jesus Christ to the whole world through your holy goods and religious wares for all to see and enjoy! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas too! Sincerely Kathleen Tsipras in Spokane Washington USA

Andrea Arcarola

May 09, 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful message inspired by the promise of God the Father fulfilled in the birth of the Christ-child. For reminding us of those who need remembering, lest we forget they are among us. And let us remember, too, to pray for each other.

God’s blessings to you and yours,
Andrea Arcarola

Bernadette Riemar

May 09, 2024

Your prayer and words were so meaningful for me to read on this Christmas Eve. I just bought a Rosalet bracelet for my Sister, whose husband had a tragic head injury from a fall in his basement right before Thanksgiving. After 61 years of marriage, she feels she cannot go on without him, but I know her faith will pull her through.
She loves to say the rosary and now she will be able to have her rosary available wherever she goes. " Love IS the most beautiful gift. I thank you and your staff for your astounding beautiful work made with love!

May the peace of God be with you all,
Bernadette

Maryedna Yamber

July 18, 2024

Merry Christmas