Secret Kindnesses

Devotional 8

Jun 09, 2024

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17th century icon of St. Nicholas secretly spiriting his inheritance through a window to three unmarried maidens for dowries — Icon of St. Nicholas secretly bestowing his inheritance for much-needed dowries. Radul, 17th century. Monastery of the Patriarchate of Pec. Public Domain.

The “special holidays” app on my phone pings with a notification. Today is “read in the bathtub day.” I grin. That’s easy. I’ll make sure my toddler has his waterproof books during his bath tonight. To…

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