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Novena to Saint Nicholas This Anglican form, based on the lessons appointed for use on the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra, is a special prayer to be offered on n...ine consecutive days or a cycle or prayers for the nine days. Say the novena to St. Nicholas once a day for nine days, especially beginning on 28 November until 6 December, the feast of St. Nicholas. All-praised and all-honored hierarch, Great wonderworker, of Christ. Father Nicholas, Man of God and faithful servant, Man of love, Chosen vessel, Strong pillar of the Church, Most-brilliant lamp, Star that illumines and enlightens the whole world; Thou art a righteous man That did flourish like a palm tree Planted in the courts of the Lord; Dwelling in thou hast diffused The fragrance of myrrh, And thou pourest out the ever-flowing Of the grace of God. By thy presence most-holy Father, The sea was sanctified When your most-miraculous Were carried to the city of , From the East to the West To praise the name of the Lord. O most-superb And most-marvellous wonderworker, Speedy helper, Fervent intercessor, Good shepherd that saveth The rational flock from all dangers We glorify and magnify thee As the hope of all Christians, A fountain of miracles, A defender of the faithful, A most wise teacher, A feeder of the hungry, The gladness of those that mourn, Clothing of the naked, Healer of the sick, Pilot of those that sail the sea, Liberator of prisoners, Nourisher and protector of widows and orphans, Guardian of chastity, Gentle tutor of children,Support of the aged, Guide of fasters, Rest of those that labor, Abundant riches of the poor and needy. Hearken unto us That pray unto thee And flee to thy protection, Show thy mediation on our behalf With the Most High, And obtain through thy God-pleasing intercessions All that is useful For the salvation of our souls and bodies; Keep this holy habitation (or this temple), Every city and town, And every Christian country, And the people that dwell therein, From all oppression through thy help; For we know That the prayer of a righteous man Availeth much for good; And after the most-blessed Virgin Mary, We have thee as a righteous mediator With the All-Merciful God, And to thy fervent intercession And protection we humbly hasten. Do thou, as a watchful and good shepherd, Keep us from all enemies and pestilence, Earthquake and hail, Famine, flood and fire, The sword and invasions, And in all our misfortunes and affliction Do thou give us a helping hand And open the doors of God's compassion; For we are unworthy To look upon the height of heaven Because of the multitude of our sins; We are bound by the bonds of sin And have not done the will of our Creator Nor kept His commandments. Wherefore, we bow the knees Of our broken and humble heart to our Maker, And we ask thy fatherly intercession with Him; Lest we perish with our sins, Deliver us from all evil, And from every adverse thing, Direct our minds and strengthen our hearts In the orthodox Faith, Which, through thy mediation and intercession, Neither wounds, nor threats, nor plague, Nor the wrath of our Creator shall lessen; But vouchsafe that we may live a peaceful life here And see the good things in the land of the living, Glorifying the Father, And the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God glorified and worshipped in Trinity, Now and ever, And unto the ages of ages. Amen

It’s at play... (it’s actually been at play for a long time, we are currently experiencing its effects.) The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise... dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun", also spelled Sunzi), is composed of 13 chapters. See more