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 Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. ed. 1894
December 13.—ST. LUCY, Virgin, Martyr. THE mother of St. Lucy suffered four years from an issue of blood, and the help of man failed. St. Lucy reminded her mother that a woman in the Gospel had been healed of the same disorder. "St. Agatha," she said, "stands ever in the sight of Him for Whom she died. Only touch her sepulchre with faith, and you will be healed." They spent the night praying by the tomb, till, overcome by weariness, both fell asleep. St. Agatha appeared in vision to St. Lucy, and calling her sister, foretold her mother's recovery and her own martyrdom. That instant the cure was affected; and in her gratitude the mother allowed her daughter to distribute her wealth among the poor, and consecrate her virginity to Christ. A young man to whom she had been promised in marriage accused her as a Christian to the heathen; but Our Lord, by a special miracle, saved from outrage this virgin whom He had chosen for His own. The fire kindled around her did her no hurt. Then the sword was plunged into her heart, and the promise made at the tomb of St. Agatha was fulfilled. Reflection.—The Saints had to bear sufferings and. temptations greater far than yours. How did they overcome them? By the love of Christ. Nourish this pure love by meditating on the mysteries of Christ's life; and, above all, by devotion to the Holy Eucharist, which is the antidote against sin and the pledge of eternal life. Prayers"Relying on your goodness, O God, we humbly ask You, through the intercession of St. Lucy, virgin and martyr,
to give perfect vision to our eyes, that they may serve for Your greater honour and glory. St. Lucy, hear our prayers, and obtain our petitions." Saint Lucy, Whose beautiful name Signifies light, By the light of Faith Which God bestowed upon you, Increase and preserve His light in my soul, So that I may avoid evil, Be zealous in the performance Of good works, And abhor nothing So much as the blindness And the darkness Of evil and sin. Obtain for me, By your intercession With God, Perfect vision For my bodily eyes And the grace to use them For God’s greater honor And glory And the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, Virgin and martyr, Hear my prayers And obtain my petitions. Amen. |
