With all the strength I can muster...

I've got an awful cold brewing and I'm in need of some Vitamin C, so in honor of Saint Nicholas Day (and to keep things short so I can go to bed early) I give you the blessing of the Clementines;

BLESSING OF ORANGES or CLEMENTINES
Loving God,
you ask us to show kindness and care to everyone.
Thank you for good Saint Nicholas
who shows us how to give gifts and care to others,
especially children. Bless these oranges
that they may remind us of Saint Nicholas' gifts to people in need.
Help us to love and care, like Saint Nicholas, for those who need help
and children everywhere.
Amen

From The Saint Nicholas Center Website. A great resource! This has become an instant hit with the kids. Happy St. Nick Day! More in depth posting tomorrow.