Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.
Today's Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
St. Luke was one of our earliest converts from paganism. He was the companion to St. Paul on his missionary journey. St. Luke was the writer of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Luke's Gospel reiterates the positive message that Jesus Christ is the salvation of all, especially of those sinners who are repentant.
Luke was responsible for the most beautifully written picture of Mary ever written. In his Gospel, St. Luke describes a large part of Jesus' childhood. He is also the patron saint of artists such as sculptors, stained glass workers, and painters, since he too was an artist. He is the patron saint of Christian art. He was also a physician and is now known as the patron saint of physicians and surgeons.
In his Gospel, he writes of salvation and mercy, emphasizing some of the most memorable parables in the Gospels, such as the lost sheep and the prodigal son. St. Luke's depiction of Mary and the birth of Jesus Christ brings great joy to the world, enhancing all of our celebrations at Christmas.
"And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son." (Luke 4:7)
Ponder:
Saint Luke was a convert to Christianity. Will you commit to being an example in your missionary journey by assisting others to embrace Jesus?
Pray:
Dearest God, Who gave us Saint Luke with his inspirational preachings and writings, grant those in Your name to persevere as one heart so that all will merit to realize Your gift of salvation.
Copyright 2022 Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh
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