Forwarded from Ecclesia Magnifica
Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt , Landsberg am Lech , Germany 🇩🇪
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That's right. Jolly old Saint Nick has the power to revive the dead, given to him by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Santa Claus is always looking out for you and he knows exactly who's naughty and who's nice.
Santa Claus is always looking out for you and he knows exactly who's naughty and who's nice.
Efficacious Prayer for the Poor Holy Souls In Purgatory
O Most compassionate Jesus, have mercy on the Souls detained in Purgatory, for whose redemption Thou didst take upon Thyself our nature and endure a bitter death. Mercifully hear their sighs, look with pity upon the tears which they now shed before Thee, and by virtue of Thy Passion, release them from the pains due to their sins. O most merciful Jesus, let Thy Precious Blood reach down into Purgatory and refresh and revive the captive souls who suffer there. Stretch out to them Thy strong right hand, and bring them forth into the place of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.
O Most compassionate Jesus, have mercy on the Souls detained in Purgatory, for whose redemption Thou didst take upon Thyself our nature and endure a bitter death. Mercifully hear their sighs, look with pity upon the tears which they now shed before Thee, and by virtue of Thy Passion, release them from the pains due to their sins. O most merciful Jesus, let Thy Precious Blood reach down into Purgatory and refresh and revive the captive souls who suffer there. Stretch out to them Thy strong right hand, and bring them forth into the place of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.
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DECEMBER 6: THE REAL SANTA CLAUS
Saint Nikolaos of Myra
Bishop
Died: 343
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St. Nicholas of Myra (or of Bari) was a bishop. He attended the First Council of Nicea where he fought Arianism. He was known for being very charitable. He used to drop coins inside shoes of poor people. This gave rise to the legend of Santa Claus placing gifts inside socks. He also threw a bag of money inside a chimney to help a poor maiden. This have rise to the belief that he enters chimneys. He is the patron of children.
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I think I might go to a shrine of St. Nicholas someday. This Advent, perhaps?
Santa Claus, please pray for us that we should have a wonderful Christmas! Pray for our children to be happy, our wives merry, and our families loving. Pray for us to have a season of joy surrounding the birth of our Lord Jesus. Pray for us to have a most joyous, miraculous merry Christmas! Amen.
Saint Nikolaos of Myra
Bishop
Died: 343
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St. Nicholas of Myra (or of Bari) was a bishop. He attended the First Council of Nicea where he fought Arianism. He was known for being very charitable. He used to drop coins inside shoes of poor people. This gave rise to the legend of Santa Claus placing gifts inside socks. He also threw a bag of money inside a chimney to help a poor maiden. This have rise to the belief that he enters chimneys. He is the patron of children.
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I think I might go to a shrine of St. Nicholas someday. This Advent, perhaps?
Santa Claus, please pray for us that we should have a wonderful Christmas! Pray for our children to be happy, our wives merry, and our families loving. Pray for us to have a season of joy surrounding the birth of our Lord Jesus. Pray for us to have a most joyous, miraculous merry Christmas! Amen.