Mass Readings: December 6
Saint of the Day
St. Nicholas of Myra (4th century)
Nicholas was a priest, an abbot, and a bishop of Myra. Once, he helped a poor family by dropping bags of gold coins in a window, landing in a stocking hung up to dry. Thus, the story of Santa Claus was born. He was known for his holiness, zeal, and astonishing miracles–even raising people from the dead.
Reflections from the Saints
By the effective exercise of only one virtue, a person may attain to the height of all the rest.
– St. Gregory Nazianzen