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“The Burglar’s Christmas” follows William, a young “The Burglar’s Christmas” follows William, a young man who has failed at everything he tried. Hungry, cold, and alone on Christmas Eve in Chicago, he feels completely defeated and believes he has ruined his life. He has no money, no home, and no hope left.
Desperate for food, William finally decides to steal. He enters a wealthy home, planning to take jewelry from an upstairs room. But while robbing a bedroom, he discovers something shocking: the house belongs to his own parents, and the woman who catches him stealing is his mother.
Instead of being angry or afraid, his mother recognizes him immediately. She calls him “Willie,” embraces him, and tells him she has prayed for him every day. William breaks down in shame, calling himself a thief and a failure, but his mother refuses to let him go. She tells him that love does not depend on success, and that he can never lose her love.
She begs her husband, William’s father, James, to take their son back. Although he is stern and proud, James agrees, saying William is still his son. William’s mother gives him food, comfort, and warmth, holding him as she did when he was a child.
By the end of the story, William realizes he is forgiven. On this Christmas night, he is given not only a home again, but also a chance to start over. His mother’s unconditional love saves him at the lowest point of his life.... |