Today, we celebrate the feast of St Luke.
Loving and Just God,
We give thanks for the life and witness of St Luke, physician, evangelist, and friend to the marginalised.
Through his Gospel, you show us that your love knows no boundaries and extends to all—especially those who are forgotten, overlooked, or cast aside.
On this day, we seek the courage of St Luke to embrace all in your name, opening our hearts to everyone in our community, regardless of race, gender, or circumstance.
We pray for the dignity and respect of all women who bear your image and bring forth the gifts of compassion, wisdom, and strength to our world.
May we, like St Luke, be voices for justice. Help us to stand in solidarity with those who suffer, especially in places where war and injustice are happening today.
Through St Luke's intercession, grant us the wisdom to recognise your presence in every person and the courage to work tirelessly for the inclusion and justice that reflect your Kingdom.
May our actions echo the Gospel and transform our communities with your mercy, justice, compassion, courage and joy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Image: "The Holy Women at the Sepulchre" by Peter Paul Rubens