Jan 20, 2024
O holy virgin martyr,
O innocent child
who offered your life
more freely than a bride
to her husband,
more courageously than a warrior
in battle,
who though lacking in years
was not lacking in faith
nor desire to honor
your only Spouse…
you who were honored
by the Fathers of the Church
and are remembered to this day
as a holy offering,
a lamb of God sacrificed in flames
yet professing ever
your love for Christ –
but a small measure of your courage
would save our souls.
Pray but a drop of His blood
we may know
falling from our veins.