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| by James Christensen |
Today's the feast of St. Nicholas:
friend of the poor, giver of gifts
- and precursor of Santa Claus!
Lord,
While shopping for presents for family and friends,
getting ready to give them much more than they need...
While speeding to spend more than I can afford
on things that will break and soon be forgotten...
While trimming my tree and going to parties,
writing out cards and wrapping up gifts...
Keep me mindful, O Lord, of your humble birth
and the claim of the poor on the bounty that's mine...
Amen.
Remember:
the only gift Jesus wants for his birthday
is for us to care for one another
- beginning with the poor...
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