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St. Luke the Evangelist
St. Luke the Evangelist was the author of the two books
of the New Testament: Acts of the Apostles and the book
of Luke. St. Luke wrote an introduction to his Gospels
saying, "Since many have undertaken to set down
an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled
among us, just as they were handed on to us by those
who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants
of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything
carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account
for you, most excellent Theophilus" (Luke 1:1-3).
The Basis of St. Lukes Gospels
St. Luke's Gospels are the most detailed and literary
of any of the other Gospels. His Gospels contain eighteen
of the parables of Jesus that are not mentioned by the
other apostles and also six miracles that Jesus performed
during His life.
St. Luke has compassions for the poor in his writings
and discusses the social injustice taking place in his
time. For example, St. Luke wrote:
* In the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the poor."
* St. Luke wrote the Blessed Mary saying that God "has
brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted
up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things,
and sent the rich away empty" (Luke 1:52-53).
St. Luke's Gospel also gives Catholics the basis for
the Hail Mary prayer. This is not mentioned in the other
Gospels. He wrote these words during the Annunciation,
"Hail Mary full of grace" and also, "Blessed
are you and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus,"
when the Blessed Mother visits her cousin, Elizabeth.
St. Luke the Evangelist Today
Many Catholics wear a St. Luke medal or a St. Luke necklace
honoring the saint who did so much to venerate the Blessed
Virgin. The Hail Mary is one of the most loved and recited
prayers for Catholics around the world. Wearing a St.
Luke pendant is a reminder of his part in the adoration
of the Mother of Jesus.
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St. Luke
Pendants are available in 14k gold, sterling silver
and gold filled.
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St. Luke
Necklace. Have the jewelry store engrave the recipient's
name on the back of the pendant along with a short
message or date if appropriate.
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Large Gold St. Luke
Medallions are available in 14k gold, gold filled
and sterling silver. All sterling silver items
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St. Luke
Charm is the perfect size for a charm bracelet
or a necklace for a child. All gold filled and
sterling silver pendants come with a chain.
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