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Having recovered from Christmas celebrations our thoughts turn to the new year. I鈥檓 always amazed that no matter how many times we try (and fail), we make new resolutions for the coming year. Human beings are perpetually hopeful.

Any time of year is a good time to discuss poverty, but the subject has obvious resonance at Christmas. Thus, unsurprisingly, Pope Francis recently wrote about the necessity of compassion for those on the margins.

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Every December, traditionalists lament the latest challenge to Christmas. There are surely culprits in our politically correct world, but for this one, don鈥檛 blame the Jews. The truth is the Jews love Christmas.

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Of all the gifts we could give our kids at this time of year is an understanding of the importance of simple generosity of spirit.

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To a parent, providing comfort and joy to a child can be the only meaning of Christmas. When a loved one enters what Shakespeare called second childishness, providing comfort is a challenge. Joy may be out of reach altogether.