13 December.  Lucy is revered as a young virgin martyr.  According to tradition her parents wanted her to marry a pagan man and she refused. He was angry and denounced her as being a Christian at the time when the Christians were persecuted. She was tortured for her faith and her eyes were gouged out and she was later executed.  The Church made her a patron saint for the blind. The name Lucy means light.   Her feastday is during the time of the Hannukah, the Jewish Festival of Light.  The little mascot that the Church has created for the 2025 Jubilee year is also called “Luce.” 

 Scripture No one who lights a lamp hides it away or places it under a bushel basket, but on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. Luke 11:33.   Prayer to St Lucy.   Saint Lucy, you did not hide your light under a basket, but let it shine for the whole world, for all the centuries to see. We may not suffer torture in our lives the way you did, but we are also called to let the light of our Christianity light up our daily lives.  Please help us to have the courage to bring the light of our faith into our work, our recreation, our relationships, our conversation — every corner of our day.  Amen.  Pope Francis writes of the communion of saints. The holiness of the saints in the communion of saints comes to the aid of our weakness in a way that enables the Church to fortify the weakness of some with the strength of others. MV22.  Reflect, share, and pray:  During the holiday season remember and be conscious of those people who are suffering from various disabilities, like blindness and other physical and mental disabilities. Offer any need you can.