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Dec. 13: Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

Dec 12, 2023
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St. Lucy is often depicted in art with eyes on a plate, because it’s believed her eyes were gouged out during her martyrdom.

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So now you have your gross martyr fact of the day.

I hope today’s first reading wasn’t chosen because it says “Lift up your eyes on high and see.”

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