The Gospel of Luke: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gospel of Luke?
The third Gospel, an orderly account of Jesus' life traditionally attributed to Luke, a companion of St. Paul, and read on Sundays in Year C.

What is distinctive about Luke?
Its emphasis on prayer, the Holy Spirit, God's mercy, the poor, and women, and its long journey narrative toward Jerusalem.

How is Luke connected to Acts?
Luke is the first volume of a two-part work; the Acts of the Apostles continues the story.

Why study Luke for Year C?
Year C of the Sunday lectionary reads mainly from the Gospel of Luke.

What is the theme?
An introduction to Luke's Gospel and its portrait of Christ.