LUKE THE EVANGELIST
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church of Lewiston
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October 18
Almost all that we know about Luke comes from the New
Testament. He was a physician (Col 4:14), a companion of
Paul on some of his missionary journeys (Acts 16:10ff; 20:5ff;
27-28). Material found in his Gospel and not elsewhere
includes much of the account of Our Lord's birth and infancy
and boyhood, some of the most moving parables, such as
that of the Good Samaritan and that of the Prodigal Son, and
three of the sayings of Christ on the Cross: "Father, forgive
them," "Thou shalt be with me in Paradise," and "Father, into
thy hands I commend my spirit."
In Luke's account of the Gospel, we find an emphasis on the
human love of Christ, on His compassion for sinners and for
suffering and unhappy persons, for outcasts such as the
Samaritans, tax collectors, lepers, shepherds (not a
respected profession), and for the poor. The role of women in
Christ's ministry is more emphasized in Luke than in the
other Gospel writings.
Testament. He was a physician (Col 4:14), a companion of
Paul on some of his missionary journeys (Acts 16:10ff; 20:5ff;
27-28). Material found in his Gospel and not elsewhere
includes much of the account of Our Lord's birth and infancy
and boyhood, some of the most moving parables, such as
that of the Good Samaritan and that of the Prodigal Son, and
three of the sayings of Christ on the Cross: "Father, forgive
them," "Thou shalt be with me in Paradise," and "Father, into
thy hands I commend my spirit."
In Luke's account of the Gospel, we find an emphasis on the
human love of Christ, on His compassion for sinners and for
suffering and unhappy persons, for outcasts such as the
Samaritans, tax collectors, lepers, shepherds (not a
respected profession), and for the poor. The role of women in
Christ's ministry is more emphasized in Luke than in the
other Gospel writings.
| Do you have questions or comments? Visit The Rev. Vickie M. Suitor for more information about the Order of St. Luke |
| Almighty God, to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of thy Son: Graciously continue in thy Church the like love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of thy Name; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. |