The vision evoked by Luke is enormous, difficult as it may be for those of us who have grown up initiated in this reality to comprehend or appreciate. Salvation is available to everyone, and the disciples are called to be at the heart of the missio Dei, the mission of God. But how are we to live and participate effectively in God’s mission? A major answer provided by Luke is through prayer. Indeed, Luke has rightly been referred to as “the evangelist
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