Saint Lucy

In this Advent Time, the Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Lucy, a Virgin and Martyr. Her biography in one resource was brief, but I want to focus on a commentary that was written because it puts her life into perspective and calls us to live the gift of faith. "Saint Lucy is said to have chosen blindness rather than betrayal of the Lord she loved and longed to see. In her suffering courage we catch sight of the light of faith that cannot be quenched by any darkness" (Magnificat, 171). Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, the Prince of Peace, the Savior of all!!! He is the light that dispels the darkness of sin and death. We have been saved through the death of our Lord and given the promise of eternal life through his resurrection. As we observe the Year of Faith, may our faith be enlightened because it is the gift that sustains us in all circumstances. May Saint Lucy intercede for us for in living our faith to the fullest, we can radiate the light of Christ to others!!! God Bless You!!!