Dec 3, 2024

Novena to St. Lucy

Day 1 – December 4

Reflection: St. Lucy, you gave your life for the love of Jesus. May we follow your example and be willing to sacrifice everything for Christ. Pray for us to remain faithful to God in all circumstances.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 2 – December 5

Reflection: O courageous St. Lucy, you chose suffering over renouncing your faith. Obtain for us the grace to remain strong when we face challenges to our faith.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 3 – December 6

Reflection: St. Lucy, your unwavering faith inspired others to turn to Christ. Help us to live our lives as witnesses to the Gospel and to draw others to God through our example.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 4 – December 7

Reflection: St. Lucy, you are a patroness of the blind and those with eye ailments. Grant healing to those suffering from physical or spiritual blindness. May they see God’s love and grace in their lives.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 5 – December 8

Reflection: O holy St. Lucy, you consecrated your virginity to Christ. Help us to live with purity of heart and to love God above all else.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 6 – December 9

Reflection: St. Lucy, you remained steadfast in the midst of persecution. Obtain for us the courage to hold firm to our faith even when it is difficult or unpopular.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 7 – December 10

Reflection: St. Lucy, you bore witness to Christ through your suffering and martyrdom. Inspire us to bear our crosses with patience and to unite them with Christ’s Passion.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 8 – December 11

Reflection: O gentle St. Lucy, you saw the beauty of God’s creation and reflected His light to others. May we always use our gifts for the glory of God and the service of others.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Day 9 – December 12

Reflection: St. Lucy, your martyrdom gained you eternal joy in heaven. Intercede for us that we may one day share in the glory of eternal life with God.

O St. Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith that God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve His light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the practice of virtue, and abhor nothing as much as the blindness and darkness of evil and sin.

Obtain for me, by your intercession with God, perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use them for God’s greater honor and glory and the salvation of souls. St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…


Concluding Prayer for All Days

O St. Lucy, as one of the glorious martyrs of the Church, you persevered through great suffering out of love for Jesus. Help us to love Him with all our hearts and to see His light in every situation.

May we, like you, bear witness to the faith, even when it is difficult, and one day rejoice with you in heaven.

Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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