Today, December 6, is the feast of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was a bishop in modern-day Turkey who had a reputation for giving presents to children, especially secretly. Overtime he became the inspiration for Santa Claus after the Dutch Christmas figure Sinterklaas.
In order of Nicholas, this was our prayer this morning:
St. Nicholas, patron of children, may the candycane, shaped like your Bishop's staff, be a reminder of Advent joy. Help us prepare for the miracle of the coming of Jesus. Help us not to be blind to the gifts of getting ready. Help us be sincere in the greetings we send and receive, with love and prayer. Kind St. Nicholas, protect us from shoppers' fatigue, help us to be kind and generous of heart. Whereever candy canes are hung, may they bring the bright blessings of God. Let them be reminders of the joy of sharing and our call to be God's peaceful children as we wait for Jesus. St. Nicholas, pray for us! AMEN!
No comments:
Post a Comment