Have you ever wondered why the gospel of Luke was accepted so readily, when he wasn’t an apostle? The reason is he was a friend of the Blessed Mother. This is what many theologians and authorities on scripture believe and I believe it, as well.
It is called the Marian gospel because there is so much detail on the nativity narrative and it is obvious that St. Luke interviewed the Blessed Virgin Mary, from whom he learned of these mysteries first hand. It is a logical conclusion and when one considers the many gospels floating around at the time the authority of the Mother of God revealing her story to St. Luke makes sense. When you read the gospels you will have a new appreciation for the different angles on the same truths.
We have the tradition also of the icon painted by St. Luke and still visible in Santa Maria Meggiore in Rome, a melding of the eastern and western schools of art.
Behold, all generations shall call me blessed; For He Who is mighty has done great things for me and holy is His Name.
