Eucharistic Readings for the Feast of Saint Luke
Sirach 38:1-4,6-10,12-14; Psalm 147 or 147:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:5-13; Luke 4:14-21
“Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.” Luke 4:14
Today we remember Luke the physician whom we believe wrote a Gospel account under his name as well as the Acts of the Apostles.
I try to keep in mind that Luke never actually met our Lord Jesus, only heard of him through “reports about him spread through all the surrounding country” I think he got most of his information from the apostles Peter, Paul (and Mary Magdalene).
Only Luke gives us a detailed narrative about the nativity of Jesus and it has become the staple of our Christmas time. Thank you Luke.
Luke is also thought to be a Gentile, an outsider. Yet, here we have an example of inclusiveness by a trained physician who also includes the lame, other outsiders, and women. Again, Thank you Luke.
Luke was schooled to be a physician but Jesus (as God Incarnate) created all life, and no training was required. Luke perhaps had the highest regard for our Lord Jesus. For deeper insight about Luke I personally recommend the movie: “Paul Apostle of Christ” starring Jim Caviezel, Oliver Martinez and James Faulkner. When I saw this movie I saw the pivotal role Luke played in receiving letters from Paul to give to the various Churches and how Luke put himself in danger by continually visiting Paul in prison. I think you should watch it and see what you can glean from it.
Please keep up your thoughts and prayers and hopes for Ukraine, Russia, Israel and our schools
As we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and serve, and to teach others to love and serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
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