Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness on land and sea: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the happiness of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Today's the feast of St Nicholas, 4th Century Bishop of Myra and traditionally associated with gift-giving and the working of miracles. He 'maketh the storm to cease' in glass by Burlison & Grylls, 1920 at Great Whelnetham, Suffolk, a detail of the war memorial window. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/OdH10eiVmn

— Simon Knott (@SimoninSuffolk) December 6, 2025

Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth, in a serious seeking after thee, and in an affectionate walking with thee, every day of our lives; that when thou comest, we may be found not hiding our talent, nor serving the flesh, nor yet asleep with our lamp unfurnished, but waiting and longing for our Lord, our glorious God for ever and ever.

Morning everyone I hope you are well. Even with grey skies and flooding, it's still a beautiful view from Surprise View overlooking Derwentwater and beyond. Have a great day.#lakedistrict pic.twitter.com/Jc2pKSV1Ea

— Rod Hutchinson (@lakesrhino) December 6, 2025

Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how to entangle him in his talk. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Hero′di-ans, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God truthfully, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the money for the tax.” And they brought him a coin. And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard it, they marveled; and they left him and went away.

–Matthew 22:15-22

Guten Morgen und einen schönen Tag wünsche ich euch!#Bayern pic.twitter.com/pj2UFc3aQ6

— Thomas Stiegler (@StieglerThomas) December 6, 2025