Today, the Church celebrates the liturgical Memorial of Saint Luke, one of the four gospel writers (otherwise known as Evangelists). The early Church Fathers ascribed to him both the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Like the disciples mentioned in today's gospel, Luke was also sent (cf Lk 10:1), in his case, as a disciple of Saint Paul. The New Testament mentions Luke briefly a few times, and the Pauline Epistle to the Colossians refers to him as a physician (from the Greek for one who heals); thus he is thought to have been both a physician and a disciple. Saint Luke is venerated as the patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, surgeons, students and butchers.
Luke was probably young when he set out and traveled with Paul. We can ask him today to pray with us so that we will always maintain the freshness and newness of youth, especially in our approach to faith. This fervent disciple can also help us to be eager in our desire to tell others about the relationship we ourselves have discovered with Jesus. In this way, we can continue to proclaim the gospel - to evangelize - in our day too.
Have a great day.
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