Saint1st century · Feast October 18
Also known as Luke, Luke the Physician, Saint Luke
A physician, careful writer and missionary companion whose Gospel highlights mercy, healing and the Holy Spirit.
God of mercy, through St Luke’s intercession guide healthcare workers, researchers and writers to unite truth with compassion. Amen.
Luke accompanied Paul and wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts, offering an orderly account with special attention to outsiders, prayer, women, the poor and healing.
Luke wrote within the multilingual and interconnected Roman Empire for communities shaped by Jewish and Gentile backgrounds.
Careful listening, compassionate healing, disciplined research and joy in the Holy Spirit.
An excellent companion for healthcare workers, researchers and storytellers who want accuracy and compassion together.
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Saint1st century · Feast January 1
The Jewish woman of Nazareth whose free response to God opened her life to the Incarnation, the Blessed Virgin Mary became the Mother of Jesus, his faithful disciple and the motherly model of the Church.