Written by Scott B. Hayashi
Luke 4:18a (NRSV) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.
Today, we celebrate Saint Luke and recall that he is believed to have been a physician. A doctor’s life and work, like the life and ministry of Jesus, are outwardly focused. This is as true today as it was in the time of Jesus. In the gospel reading for today, Jesus identifies himself as the one who is bringing good news to the poor, freeing captives, and restoring sight to the blind.
The Church exists for the benefit of those who are not in the pews. Our work as the Church is meant to be outwardly focused. We must hold fast to the great call of being the Church.
Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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