Saint of the Day
St. Nicholas of Myra
Nicholas of Myra (c. 270–343) was a bishop in what is now Turkey, renowned for his extraordinary generosity. He secretly provided dowries for three poor sisters by tossing bags of gold through their window at night — the origin of gift-giving legends. He attended the Council of Nicaea (325) and was a passionate defender of orthodox Christology. He is patron of children, sailors, and the poor, and his name lives on in the beloved figure of Santa Claus.
Scripture Reading
Matthew 7:9-11
"Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"
Reflection
St. Nicholas became the patron of gift-giving because he embodied this truth: generous provision flows from a generous Father. Every good gift points back to the One who invented generosity. This Advent, as we exchange gifts, we can remember that the whole tradition celebrates the greatest gift ever given — a Son, wrapped in human flesh, laid in a manger for our salvation.
Prayer for Today
My dear beloved Jesus Christ, I thank you for the gift of life. Thank you for every thing you are doing in our lives. Thank you for the gift of children, two girls and one boy. Forgive me all the sins that I committed, cleanse me with your precious blood. send your Holy Spirit to be with us and fight against every principalities blocking our way. Father I humbly ask for another boy as you are preparing my womb and planning my next pregnancy. This I pray and believe that you have answered me in JESUS name. Amen.
Amen.