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Tuesday, December 13

Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr

What Makes People Memorable?

In the parable of the two sons, Jesus asks the chief priests and elders which of the two sons did the father’s will: he who first refused and then later obeyed, or he who said he would and didn’t? Of course, we don’t want to be like either son; we want always to answer yes and follow through.
December 13 is the feast of the virgin martyr Saint Lucy who is said to have died in Sicily around the year 303. It is believed that she is one of the many Christians who died during the persecution under Diocletian. The details of her life remain shrouded in legend, but there must have been something special about her – perhaps her youth or beauty or shining faith. After her death people began to ask her intercession and she is credited with many miracles. Over the centuries the real facts of her life merged with the stories of the other virgin martyrs and the truth could not be separated from the pious tales. Perhaps all we can really know is that she was a daughter of God, who heard her Father’s command and obeyed without hesitation even at the cost of her life.
In this age when so many young women are tempted by the world, Saint Lucy is a model of chastity and courage. She died rather than surrender her faith or her virginity. We can therefore pray to Saint Lucy for young women that they will hear the Father and obey.

Reflection based on Matthew 21:28-32
Dale O’Leary

Loving Father, to obey you is to love the way you care for me and lead me to true happiness. Deepen my obedience.

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