Saint Lazarus of Bethany: A Life That Spoke Without Words

He never spoke after the miracle. His restored life became the testimony that led many to believe.

Lazarus is one of the most striking figures in the Gospel, not because of what he said, but because of what happened to him.

He was the brother of Martha and Mary and a close friend of Jesus. When Lazarus died and had already been in the tomb for four days, Jesus came to Bethany, saw the grief around Him, and tears fell. He then called Lazarus out of death and restored him to life. This moment, recorded in the Gospel of John, revealed Christ’s authority over death in the clearest way possible. People believed because Lazarus was standing there—alive.

Lazarus never delivers a speech. Scripture records no words from him after the miracle. His presence alone became the testimony.

That same miracle also placed him in danger. His restored life challenged those who opposed Jesus, making Lazarus himself a living sign that could not be ignored or explained away.

Saint Lazarus’ story shows that faith is not always expressed through words. Sometimes it is shown through a life changed, a life returned, a life pointing beyond itself toward resurrection and new life.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas—The Story

A child whispers a wish to Saint Nicholas, hoping kindness finds its way back on Christmas Eve.

A child waited quietly for Saint Nicholas, listening to the soft sounds of the night. He leaned closer to the window, hoping to catch the first sign that the old gift-giver was near.

He whispered into the air, almost like Saint Nicholas could hear him already. He told him he didn’t want something that would impress anyone else. He only wanted a simple gift—something small but chosen just for him.

He thought about the others in the house.

One child wanted a storybook.
Another wished for a pair of skates.
Someone else hoped for a small toy that made noise.

The boy smiled as he imagined Saint Nicholas reading all these wishes and sorting them in his mind. He trusted that the old man remembered everything, even the smallest request.

The room grew quiet. The child lay down, knowing he needed to fall asleep before Saint Nicholas arrived. He closed his eyes with a light, hopeful feeling, certain that by morning, the gift meant for him would be waiting.

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Its wording has been attributed to Benjamin Hanby, Emily Huntington Miller, and John Piersol McCaskey. It is believed to have been written in the mid to late 19th century.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

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