Monday, December 06, 2010

Feast of St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas - Patron of Greece
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Wonder-working follower of Christ,
from your early years you practiced fasting
and were outstanding in generosity.

You quickly distributed to the poor
what you had inherited from your parents.

Traveling to Palestine, you became a bishop
and dared to preach the Gospel
for which you were thrown into prison.

As "Santa Claus" you are still loved today.

Teach us to be generous like you!

- New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book, Catholic Book Publishing

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