What is St. Luke known for?
About St. Luke
St. Luke was a Gentile physician from Antioch whom Saint Paul affectionately calls “the beloved physician” (Col 4:14). He first joins Paul’s missionary team in Troas (Acts 16:10) and travels with him on many apostolic journeys, offering both medical care and spiritual support to early Christian communities.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Luke composed the Gospel according to Luke—the most detailed account of Our Lord’s birth, ministry, parables, and compassion for the poor and outcast—and the Acts of the Apostles, tracing the Church’s growth from Jerusalem to Rome. His physician’s eye for detail is evident in his precise descriptions of Christ’s healings, the journeys of Paul, and the workings of the early Church.
Luke’s life exemplifies the harmony of science and faith: he healed bodies in Christ’s name and nourished souls with the Good News. Tradition holds that he later evangelized in Greece and was martyred at age ninety-four.
What is the St. Luke Novena?
The St. Luke Novena is a traditional 9-day Catholic prayer seeking the intercession of Saint Luke. It is often prayed for healing, wisdom, guidance, and spiritual growth.
Who was Saint Luke?
Saint Luke was one of the four Gospel writers and the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He was also known as a physician and a faithful companion of Saint Paul.
When should I pray the St. Luke Novena?
You may pray the novena at any time, especially leading up to the feast day of Saint Luke on October 18, or whenever you are seeking healing or spiritual guidance.
What intentions is the St. Luke Novena good for?
People commonly pray this novena for:
- Physical healing
- Emotional and spiritual healing
- Wisdom and discernment
- Guidance in difficult decisions
- Growth in faith
How do you pray the St. Luke Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days, presenting your intentions to God and asking Saint Luke for his intercession.
Why is Saint Luke associated with healing?
Saint Luke is associated with healing because he was a physician by profession. Many Catholics ask for his intercession for doctors, healthcare workers, and those suffering from illness.
Can I pray the St. Luke Novena for someone who is sick?
Yes. Many people pray the St. Luke Novena for loved ones who are ill, asking for healing, comfort, strength, and God’s grace during difficult times.
| Novena Begins: | October 9 |
| Feast Day: | October 18 |
Patron Saint of doctors, farmers, artists, and others
Day 1 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Luke Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you with all my heart. Inflame my heart with an ardent love of God and a deep worship of the Holy Trinity. Please intercede for me and help me in this necessity…
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Luke, please help me to grow in grace and holiness. Above all, help me to do God’s will each and every day to the best of my ability, so that I may rest with you in eternity. Help me to hear my Father’s voice and to love everyone with all my heart.
Dear Saint Luke, I love you. Thank you for your help.
Amen.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
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