The real gift is gratitude

Editorial Staff

I am a thirty-year-old youth, with my head on my shoulders, but with a profession that is by no means easy: I am a shop-keeper, a tradition in my family for three generations. It is not such a bad profession, but what makes me suffer is seeing myself being betrayed by people in whom I have put my trust. I will give you an example: I am part of various parish associations, and I often visit the hospital to help those who are alone, I help the disabled, to the point that those who know me are forever saying: “What a good lad he is, he does so much for those who are in need!” But then when it comes to buying something, they, instead of coming to my shop, go to others. Isn’t this a form of betrayal? I prayed greatly to the Lord so that he may help me in my work, but then maybe he has other more important things to do and he can’t waste his time with someone like me. I don’t expect a miracle from you, but rather some advice. That is if you can, if not then let it be. I will put…