On this December the 6th we remember and give thanks for the life and ministry of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. In the 4th century city of Myra in what is now modern day Turkey, there lived a devout and generous Christian by the name of Nicholas. As a young man his parents died and left to him a large inheritance. He gave it to those who were in need and he gave himself to prayer and living out his Christian faith. At a young age he was elected as Bishop of Myra; because of his youth he was called the boy bishop. In spite of this perception, he ministered valiantly as a man of God. Saint Nicholas is remembered around the world to this day, serving as a concrete representation of the abstract goodness and love which we all desire and long for. The only thing more enduring than his reputation is his message. Let us look to the message of Saint Nicholas and find the source of all goodness and love incarnate in the tangible and very real Son of God, Christ Jesus born to redeem mankind.
Blessings+
Father Daniel
P.S.
To read more about Santa Claus throughout history, click here: http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/christmas/santa/
