St. Luke (18 October): Bring Healing to the World

About this sermon

Why did St. Luke write his Gospel, and what does its opening tell us about the transmission of the Christian faith? This Catholic homily explores St. Luke the Evangelist as physician, companion of St. Paul, and author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Reflecting on Luke’s careful investigation and his reliance on eyewitness testimony, the sermon examines his desire to strengthen believers in the truths they had already received. His introduction to Theophilus offers an opportunity to consider the relationship between apostolic preaching, Sacred Scripture, and the handing on of faith. The homily also discusses St. Luke’s attention to Christ’s healing miracles and the detailed accounts of the births of Our Lord and St. John the Baptist. His writings invite us to encounter the Savior who heals, teaches, and calls us to follow Him. St. Luke’s companionship with St. Paul and his missionary witness lead to a practical challenge: what are we willing to give to Christ? Our time, work, sufferings, resources, and daily sacrifices can become offerings of love and service. Ask St. Luke for the courage, faith, and generosity to follow Our Lord faithfully—and to help bring His truth and healing to those around us. 00:00 Introduction to St. Luke 00:22 The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles 00:38 Physician and companion of St. Paul 00:54 St. Paul’s preaching and Luke’s Gospel 01:11 The physician’s perspective 01:36 Attention to Christ’s healing miracles 01:52 The births of Jesus and John the Baptist 02:08 The Gospel’s introductory explanation 02:23 Reading Luke’s prologue 02:55 An orderly account based on careful investigation 03:12 Receiving the testimony handed down 03:28 Writing for someone already instructed in the faith 03:44 Scripture, preaching, and Catholic apologetics 04:15 St. Luke joins St. Paul’s missionary journeys 04:34 The first-person passages in Acts 04:57 His later mission and traditional account of martyrdom 05:12 What are we willing to give Christ? 05:29 Offering our lives and resources to God 05:37 Praying for courage, faith, and generosity 05:53 Closing blessing 06:06 Closing music 🙏 St. Luke the Evangelist, pray for us. Strengthen our faith, deepen our generosity, and help us offer our lives in service to Jesus Christ. Please say 3 Hail Mary's for the priest #SaintLuke #GospelOfLuke #CatholicFaith #BibleStudy #Christianity #NewTestament #Saints #Evangelist #SaintPaul #CatholicChurch #ActsOfTheApostles #Faith #ChristianLife #CatholicReflection #JesusChrist #HealingMiracles #Apologetics #SensusFidelium #CatholicTeaching #LukeThePhysician 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Healing