Wrapping a Gift

When I offer a homily what I’m really doing is wrapping a gift. I don’t make or buy the gift. Nor do I take it for myself. With competent thoughts and words at hand, and with excellence in mind, I trim the gift in a pleasing way. Whatever I lack in perfection is surpassed by the gift. I then present the gift to you as the giver directs me. The giver is Christ. His gift is the truth. The giver and the gift are the same.