May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Clear in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from 'Matins' in his books, Benedictus (Europe) and To Bless the Space Between Us (US)
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County Kerry, Ireland
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Lucy was a brave woman who lost her life during the persecution of Christians in the 4th Century. Devotion to her spread rapidly across practically the whole Church and her name is included in the Roman Canon of the Mass.

In Europe, it’s St Lucy Day. One of the days for the festival of light. She was the patron saint of the blind -and sore throats! It’s not widely celebrated in the UK even by Catholics, but is very important elsewhere.

St Lucy... Pray for us!