Two years ago, we lost the legendary Larry Stewart, the Secret Santa who gave over 1.3 million away anonymously over the course of 27 years. But before he died, he revealed his identity and recruited a friend to follow in his footsteps. Now, his appointed Secret Santa has hand-picked about 20 other Secret Santa’s to…

O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another better, and to live…

Money issues can cause a lot of stress and conflict in relationships during the holidays, especially if your finances are tight. The good news is, these conflicts can also be a wonderful opportunity to grow together and deepen the intimacy in your relationship. Without question, I have found that couples who learn to talk calmly…

3   Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.  ~Frank A. Clark I was deeply moved this morning as I watched a video clip on nbc.com about a couple who ate breakfast at the Aramingo Diner in Port Richmond, PA and then secretly paid for someone else’s meal before leaving. …

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