Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

The Rev. Rob Stevens

The Feast of Nicholas of Myra

The Rev. Rob Stevens reflects on the Gospel of Mark 10:13–16, the Gospel appointed for use on the Feast of Nicholas of Myra. Learn more about St. Nicholas' life.

Mark 10:13–16

People were bringing little children to Jesus in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

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