God of joy and cheer,we thank you for your servant,
the good bishop Nicholas.
In loving the poor,
he showed us your kindness;
in caring for your children,
he revealed your love.
Make us thoughtful
without need of reward
so that, we, too may be good
followers of Jesus.
From: All Through the Day, All Through the Year : Family Prayers and Celebrations
by David Batchelder
