Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas

Are your stockings all hung by the chimney with care? If so, you're just in time for the arrival of the famous gift giver with the rosy red cheeks and the long white beard:

St. Nicholas.

Good St Nicholas,
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, stress, overspending, yet help us to be kind and generous of heart to all, especially those who are alone, poor and fearful.

May our celebration of your feast lead others to see the true meaning of giving and receiving and to guide all people to the greatest of all gifts: Jesus Christ, prince of peace and child of Mary, Our Lord and only saviour.

– From the St. Nicholas Society