Hey there,
So many of the feast days celebrated in the Catholic Church are based on the death of a Saint.
But tomorrow, January 25th, is different. Tomorrow we celebrate The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle.
You know, the guy who was persecuting followers of Jesus … until he was dramatically confronted by Jesus on the road to Damascus. The thrilling story is in the resources below, so I won’t go into the details here.
But, this is one of the most amazing turnarounds ever. Not only was Paul baptized, he spent the rest of his life spreading the good news of Jesus Christ around the world. He went from participating in the death of Saint Stephen, the first martyr, to eventually being martyred himself.
This week’s issue of Genuflect recounts the circumstances of Saint Paul’s conversion, what it means, why it’s so important, and perhaps most importantly, what we can learn from it.
Saint Paul shows us that conversion is not just starting to follow a religion. Or changing from one religion to another. It’s a change of heart. We are all called to conversion … even if Jesus’ call to us is not as dramatic as Saint Paul’s.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Saint Paul’s Conversion
Here’s the dramatic story of how Jesus-hating Saul of Tarsus was transformed on the road to Damascus becoming Paul the Apostle. And transforming Christianity too. Aside from the historical and entertainment value, there are many life lessons for us.
Paul’s Road to Damascus Conversion Bible Study Guide | Learn Religions
The Deeper Meaning
On the surface, Saint Paul’s conversion story sounds like a typical bad man turns to do good story. But Father Roger Landry explains that’s not right. There’s much more to it. And a much deeper meaning even for us today.
The Deeper Meaning of St. Paul’s Conversion | Catholic Preaching
Importance of Paul’s Conversion
Paul Senz declares Saint Paul’s conversion as one of the “most important and sea-changing moments in the history of Christianity” for two reasons. He spread Christianity to many countries and Gentiles. And he shows us what conversion means. We’re all called to conversion, so you might want to check this out.
The Importance of the Conversion of St. Paul | Catholic Exchange
3 Lessons From Paul’s Conversion
The Conversion of St. Paul is so important in the life of the Church that it is the only liturgical feast dedicated to an individual’s conversion. Bishop Donald Hying offers three main lessons we can learn from Paul’s conversion.
3 Lessons You Can Learn From The Conversion of St. Paul | Relevant Radio
Don’t Have a Conversion Story?
Not everyone has a dramatic conversion story like Saint Paul. But that’s okay, says Rose Coleman. We each have our own path to walk.
Saint Paul’s Dramatic Conversion Story | Blessed is She
Change Your Heart
Last summer we looked at ways to transform your heart. It’s a compilation of several Genuflect issues all centered around ways to “exercise your soul” as Father Mike Schmitz says.
Exercising Your Soul | Genuflect
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