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I Love Lucy…Here’s Why

Not Lucile Ball, but St Lucy is the one I love. It is her feast day today, and here are some reasons why she’s important:

Firstly, there is the symbolism of her name. “Lucy” comes from the Latin for light–“Lux” or “Lucis”. Lucy is the saint of Light in the season of Advent which is the season of Light. Advent Light in the dark time of the year. With her good works, her purity and her love for the poor, Lucy radiates genuine light of life.

Secondly, Lucy counters Lucifer. Lucifer is the “Light Bearer” an angel of light who has fallen into the dark. Lucifer is the false light of dark paganism while St Lucy reflects the true Light of the World, Christ the Light in a darkened and depraved world. St Paul says the saints shine like stars in the darkened night. Lucifer is called the “Bright Morning Star” but that light has become a shadow while the bright lights of the saints shine pure.

Praise the Lord

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