The Canadian Press recently reported that the oldest son of Vito Rizzuto, the godfather of the Canadian Mafia, has been assassinated. Nick Rizzuto was killed next to his new Mercedes SLK 340. A perfect example of Jesus' words:
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26
Although Nick Jr was never charged of any crimes, and we have no way of knowing how involved in the mafia he was, his death shows just how futile the life of sin is. Vito paid for his sins with the life of his son.
What about you? What will be your legacy? Will the world be better off because of your birth, or because of your death?
The same newspaper that I read about Nick Rizzuto, also had a story about a local boy, here in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, who's legacy is shaping up quite differently.
Ian Henderson, a 13 year old young man, decided to forgo Christmas presents this year, and instead ask that he receive donations towards his new charity: Warm Holidays. So far he has raised $533 towards buying blankets to homeless people. This may not seem like much. But the spirit of selflessness that it exemplifies is truly great and worthy of emulation. This young man knows more about the meaning of life than many philosophers and college professors.
We live by giving. As the words of Jesus say: give, and it will be given to you. Nothing promises to give you more happiness and satisfaction in life, than living to be a blessing to others. Don't be satisfied with just the occasional generous act. Even Hitler was probably nice sometimes. Strive to be truly unselfish. Seek God's help, for He is more than willing to give it. He wants to protect you from your natural inclination to be selfish, and make your life a true blessing.
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