You can watch Fr. Enrique Salvo’s homily from this morning’s Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral here.

Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Nicholas, known for his kindness and generosity. He is the inspiration for Santa Claus, but he’s also a saint in service to Jesus Christ. It’s a beautiful reminder during Christmas to recall that the most important story of this season is that God became a baby in a manger to give us new life.