Scriptures and Prayer for the Feast of Saint Luke

First Reading: Sirach 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14

Psalter: Psalm 147

Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:5-13

Gospel: Luke 4:14-21

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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.