Prayer to St. Nicholas

O good St. Nicholas, you who are

the joy of the children, put in my

heart the spirit of childhood, which

the gospel speaks, and teach me to

seed happiness around me. You,

whose feast prepares us for Christmas,

open my faith

to the mystery of Godmade man.

You, good bishop and shepherd, help

me to find my place in the Church and

inspire the church to be faithful

to the gospel.

O good Saint Nicholas,

patron of children,

sailors and the helpless,

watch over those who pray to Jesus,

your Lord and theirs,

as well as over those who humble

themselves before you.

Bring us all in reverence

to the Holy Child of Bethelehem,

when true joy and peace are found.

Amen.