Our saint for today, Lucy, of Sicily in Italy, certainly was one of the wise virgins Jesus spoke about in the gospel passage. She was always welcoming Jesus into her life and would do so come what may - and what came was the persecution of Diocletian in the 4th century. Christianity in the first few hundred years of its existence hallowed the ground on which it stood with the blood of the martyrs - and the young virgin Lucy was one such martyr.
Rather than surrendering her vowed virginity to God - she handed over her life to him willingly and cheerfully - and he was pleased to accept her offering! Her name means “light” (from the Latin, “lux, lucis.”) Lucy had the light of Christ to guide her, and the fire of the Holy Spirit to help her! And she was victorious!
Lucy commended her spirit to the Lord, and she was provided with all she needed to live life fully, and to face death bravely!
Through her intercession, may we have light for our eyes, may we always see what is truly of value and may we one day enjoy the beatific vision of God himself - with all of the angels and saints who are co-worshipers in spirit and truth with us - around the heavenly Throne!
Blessed be God for ever!
Amen.
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