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Christmas Day Prayer
O' King of Nations, come to us and instill in the hearts of all men and women a lasting spirit of peace, cultural and religious tolerance, and mutual respect. We humbly ask you this O' Prince of Peace, that we might better work to promote the dignity and basic human rights of every individual. Amen Prayer Intention For December As our nation is at war in Afghanistan and on the brink of war with Iraq, let us redouble our efforts to pray for peace in the Middle East, and all troubled parts of the world. And that like the angels announcing the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, we may seek to promote peace with everyone we meet.
 Saint Lucy Virgin and Martyr December 13 Very little is known about Lucy but most accounts state that St. Lucy was born in Syracuse Sicily. Her father died when she was very young. At an early age she privately made a vow of virginity. After praying for her mother at the tomb of St. Agatha, she was cured of a long standing illness. Following this, she confided in her mother concerning her vow. Her mother then gave her blessings for Lucy to persue her religious aspirations. St. Lucy's suitor became enraged upon learning this and accused her of being a Christian, and arranged with the ruler of the province to have her executed. Popular accounts have it that prior to her martyrdom, she was tortured and her eyes gouged out. She was martyred in the year 304 A.D. in Syracuse. Today St. Lucy is invoked as patron saint of the blind. Her Feast Day is December 13th Let us pray: Heavenly Father, grant that by the intercession and merits of your servant, Saint Lucy that we might also bear witness to your Son Jesus, by living a life chastity, and that we too may have the courage to die completely to sin, and turn to you. Grant this through Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen
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