The Serenity Prayer and the COVID-19 Pandemic. ... Many of the usual Christmas activities have been prohibited, including family gatherings, holiday parties, and other social activities.

The prayer is attributed to American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 - 1971) and is often used to begin and end 12-Step Meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon.

To top it all, Christmas – that much dreaded wild shopping fête – is just around the corner. These are ... The Serenity Prayer asks God for courage – the fire that empowers.