St. Luke was from Antioch, Syria, and worked as a physician. St. Paul consulted him during an illness on his second missionary trip, and he became a Christian as a result. Even though he was not Jewish, he worked with Paul and spread the word of Christianity in Philippi while Paul was in other cities. He returned to Jerusalem with Paul and visited him often when he was imprisoned in Caesarea. It was during this time that he most likely wrote his Gospel, which was referred to as St. Paul's Gospel. Luke's Gospel is important because it emphasizes Christian purity, poverty, and joyfulness, and includes vivid descriptions of Jesus' birth and early life. Luke collected these accounts from eyewitnesses, including Mary. He is also said to have painted a portrait of Mary. Luke was well-educated and wrote in polished Greek; his Gospel emphasized that God's mercy and forgiveness extended to both Jews and Gentiles. During Paul's imprisonment in Rome, Luke wrote the Acts of the Apostles. After Paul's death, Luke likely went to Yugoslavia and died in Greece, possibly as a martyr. St. Luke is the patron saint of physicians, artists, brewers, butchers, glass-workers, and notaries.
Prayer:
St. Luke, pray for us so that we may attentively hear and understand the good news of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has risen from the dead.
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