St. Nicholas morning
St. Nicholas morning brought us invitations to prepare for Jesus. It brought invitations to wait with awe and wonder, to play and to make a way.
We remembered brother Nicholas’ legends and how they point to Love Incarnate in the world.
We ate pancakes, read Narnia, and built with Legos. Henny tried on the nightgown St. Nicholas brought to help her get ready for St. Lucy’s day next week, too.
The Light shone bright.
Quick ideas for St. Nicholas’ Day:
Set out your Christmas stockings. Maybe fill them with a note or small treat each Sunday until Christmas.
Donate to fair labor organizations.
Do one thing to prepare for the Christmas season, practical or spiritual: finalize plans, light candles, carve out time to pray, go outside, make up with someone, etc….
Drop off secret blessings to whomever the Lord brings to mind.
Allow the needs of others to guide your holiday gift practices.
Bake sugar cookies and think of how sweet it is to be loved by Jesus and his people!