Dec 5, 2023
O bishop of Myra,
shepherd of the Lord’s sheep
who has with a generous heart
cared so well
for His little ones…
all became as your children,
for you loved your flock
with the love of Christ Himself;
their needs were your own –
pray our hearts will be like yours,
that just so generously
we will give to those in need,
provide for those in our care.
I pray you will see us now
as your children here
and beg the bearer of all good gifts
to provide for all those most in need,
that in joy all souls
may welcome His coming,
ready for the joys of Heaven.
May our love be one
with the love of our Good Shepherd,
now and in eternity.