Feast of San Luca Evangelista

San Luca Evangelista, ora pro nobis

October 18th is the Feast of San Luca Evangelista (St. Luke the Evangelist), patron saint of artists, physicians and surgeons. Venerated across southern Italy, he is also the principal protector of Praiano (SA), San Luca (RC), and Motta d’Affermo (ME), among others. In celebration, we're posting a prayer to Saint Luke. The accompanying photo was taken at the Basilica Santa Trofimena in Minori. Evviva San Luca!

Prayer to St. Luke the Evangelist

Almighty God, you inspired Your servant St. Luke the Evangelist and Physician to set forth in the gospel the love and the healing power of your Son. In faithfully detailing the humanity of Jesus, he also showed the divinity of Jesus and His genuine compassion for all human beings. May St. Luke intercede for us that we may deepen our understanding of the gospel and grow in compassion of Jesus. May his intercession enable our new parish to follow Your way and plan for us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.