12/20/2025
.Saint Lucy was a young woman who lived in the fourth century during the time of Christian persecution by Emperor Diocletian.Her name means "light."According to the most prominent story, Lucy desired to be a virgin and consecrate her life to Christ, but her mother had arranged a marriage for her with a wealthy pagan nobleman.Lucy delayed the wedding and prayed for her mother at the tomb of Saint Agatha.Lucy’s mother was miraculously cured of an ailment she had been suffering from, and she was persuaded to donate the dowry to the poor and allow Lucy to remain unmarried.Lucy’s betrothed grew angry and reported Lucy to the chief official for being Christian.He had her thrown into a brothel, but God protected her, making her completely unmovable.After many attempts on her life, Lucy was finally martyred by a sword.Saint Lucy is the patron saint of blindness, as one legend has it that she was forced to take out her eyes, which were later miraculously restored.Today, we'll meditate on a prayer to Saint Lucy.Take a few moments now to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.Let's pray. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.O Saint Lucy, preserve the light of my eyes so that I may see the beauties of creation, the glow of the sun, the color of the flowers, and the smile of children.Preserve also the eyes of my soul, the faith through which I can know my God, understand His teachings, recognize His love for me, and never miss the road that leads me to where you, Saint Lucy, can be found in the company of the angels and saints.Saint Lucy, protect my eyes and preserve my faith. Amen.How can we open the eyes of our souls today to recognize God working around us?Spend the rest of this time now resting in God's love.Saint Lucy, pray for us.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Thanks for praying with us today. Christ's peace be with you.
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