Saint Luke

I believe it was one of my favorite church people, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, who was asked one time, "Who are your favorite writers?" His response was, "Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John." You cannot go wrong with the gospel writers and the early evangelists of the church. Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Luke, the author of the gospel bearing his name and he is also credited for writing the Acts of the Apostles. Saint Luke was born of pagan parents but converted to the faith. He became a fellow-worker of the apostle Paul. From Saint Paul's preaching, Saint Luke was able to write the gospel attributed to him (Magnificat, 256). Saint Luke was also a physician. As another commentator writes, "Alone of the evangelists Saint Luke, the 'beloved physician' (Col 4:14), preserves some of Jesus' best known stories of God's merciful and healing love for all peoples, whether respected or despised" (Magnificat, 262). There is so much to learn from the gospels. We pray, on this day, that Saint Luke will intercede for us and help us to grow in our love and devotion for God's holy word. Have a blessed day!