St. Thomas day, St. Thomas gray, the longest night and shortest day
On December 21st we will celebrate the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. This day is also considered "Christmas preparation day" - a day for cleaning and baking - and "pie day." In parts of Canda and Tyrol it is tradition to bake meat pies that will be frozen and served for the feast of the Epiphany. At the Oak Grove Abbey there will be pie eating - an Argentine favorite - empanadas.
A prayer for St. Thomas Day
Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A prayer for St. Thomas Day
Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
