Saint Lucy

Today we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Lucy. As the entrance antiphon for Mass states: "This holy woman fought to the death for the law of her God, never cowed by the threats of the wicked; her house was built on solid rock." Saint Lucy is an Advent saint because of her longing to see the Lord. One of the commentators writes, "Saint Lucy is said to have chosen blindness rather than betrayal of the Lord she loved and longed to see" (Magnificat, 176). Her hope and faith were not diminished by her suffering courage. As we do during this Advent Season, Saint Lucy lived and waited with joyful hope for the coming of her Lord and being able to see her Lord one day. Hope is a key word that I have been using in my homilies during this Advent Season. Now, being in the Third Week of Advent, it is a joyful hope because of our rejoicing on Gaudete Sunday. We are waiting with faith, hope, patience, perseverance for the coming of our Lord, not just at Christmas, but at the end of time. Let us live with the light of faith to guide us and may Saint Lucy intercede for us as we continue our journey! Have a blessed day!!!