"On the feast of St. Nicholas, I was reminded of the ongoing debate regarding the role of Santa Claus at Christmas. Some Christians feel Santa takes away from the religious message of the Incarnation. They downplay his impact on children or refuse to acknowledge his cultural influence. For Catholics, St. Nicholas is a member of the Communion of Saints who incarnates the spirit of Christmas. Santa communicates the truth of God's love and imitates God’s goodness and generosity. There are dozens of debates on the internet discussing the reality of Santa Claus and the way Christians should relate to him."
In
a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej,
OSFS, reflected on Saint Nicholas and and the Christmas celebration.
To access Fr. Kolodziej's complete post, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Oblate Reflection: Walking with St. Nicholas (7 DEC 23)
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