St lucy

“Those whose hearts are pure are the temples of the Holy Spirit.” Feast Day: December 13 Patron of: the Blind Willing to give up the comforts of her privileged life in order to obtain a state of enlightenment, Saint Lucy is one of the early virgin martyrs who challenged the authority of the Roman state.…

St. Lucy: Light in Darkness, Patroness of Eyesight 🕯️✨ St. Lucy, known for her unwavering faith and martyrdom, is celebrated as a beacon of light and purity in the Catholic Church. Despite facing persecution, she remained steadfast in her devotion to Christ. St. Lucy's name derives from the Latin word for light, symbolizing her role as a bringer of light to the world. Her story inspires us to live with courage and faith, even in the darkest of times. St. Lucy's devotion to Christ and her…

As a wee one at Sunday School, my catechist put a stack of Saint cards on the table and asked us to pick one. I picked Saint Lucy. She’s the first Saint I ever knew of. I picked her because I…

Powerful Prayer to St. Lucy: O God, our Creator and Redeemer, mercifully hear our prayers that as we venerate Your servant, St. Lucy, for the

Raphael Vergos, c. 1500

Ubaldo GandolfiSan Matteo della Decima, near Bologna 1728 - 1781 RavennaA sketch of Saint Lucy with a cherub

St. Lucy icon © Cecilia Lawrence December 22nd 2014 4.5 x 6 inches Ink, watercolor, gold leaf I am the Lord’s poor servant; to him alone, the... St. Lucy icon

From www.catholic.org: Lucy's name is probably also connected to statues of Lucy holding a dish with two eyes on it. This refers to another legend in which Lucy's eyes were put out by Diocletian as part of his torture. The legend concludes with God restoring Lucy's eyes. More info on Saint Lucy here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy

Sicilian virgin martyr. Painting by R. Stramondo (1980). Chapel of St. Lucy, mother church of Belpasso, Italy. Saint.