Lord God of power and might, you enlighten the world by the example of the life, suffering, and death of Saint Lucy. Illumine our darkness with the light of faith, that we may look with eager hope toward your coming kingdom, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer from Magnificat—U.S. Edition, Morning Prayer, Monday, December 13, 2021.

Image: A painting from an altarpiece by Niccolò di Segna, c.1340.