Lighten the load

You may have heard the old English Christmas song about a Bohemian king who became Saint Wenceslaus, in part because of his great charity. The most famous tale from the charitable king’s life was recorded in the carol “Good King Wenceslaus.” The king helps a poor man keep from freezing by trodding a path in the snow for him, easing the man’s journey to shelter. It ends with an admonishment to do likewise for anyone who suffers and “[you] shall yourselves find blessing.” Do a favor for someone in need today, and like Wenceslaus, you will find blessing. MEMORIAL OF WENCESLAUS, MARTYR