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A changed heart
The quick story
St. Paul, also known as Saul, once opposed Christians and tried to have them arrested. On a journey to Damascus, a heavenly light shone around him and Jesus spoke to him. Paul discovered that the Lord he had opposed was calling him to a different life.
In Damascus, Ananias came to him, and Paul received his sight and was baptized. He began telling others about Jesus. Later, he travelled with fellow workers, including Barnabas, to bring the Gospel to new places and strengthen communities of believers. Those journeys brought hardship and imprisonment, but Paul continued serving Christ.
Paul also wrote letters that taught and encouraged Christians. We still hear his words read in church today. He eventually suffered martyrdom in Rome. His story shows how deeply a person can change through God's grace. It encourages us to turn away from wrong choices, accept help, and use our energy to love God and serve others.
Explore the life
PART 1
Before he followed Jesus
Paul, also called Saul, had opposed Christians. He set out for Damascus intending to arrest believers. Then his journey took a direction he had never expected.
PART 2
Meeting Christ on the road
A heavenly light shone around Paul, and Jesus spoke to him. Paul went on to Damascus, where Ananias baptized him. He began proclaiming the faith he had once attacked.
This was a change of direction for his whole life: he would now serve Christ.
PART 3
Journeys that helped the Church grow
Paul served with other Christians, including Barnabas. He made several missionary journeys, bringing the message of Jesus to new places.
His travels included difficulties and imprisonment. The Church grew as people heard the Gospel, believed and learned to live together in Christ.
PART 4
Letters and a lasting witness
Paul wrote letters to teach and encourage the churches. Christians still hear his letters read in worship today. The Synaxarium remembers his ministry in Rome and his martyrdom under Nero. His life shows the deep change that following Christ can bring.
Think about it
Did Paul's past stop God from changing his life?
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No. Paul turned to Christ and began serving Him.
Try it today
If you have hurt someone, ask for help to say sorry and make things right.
May the prayers of the saints be with us. Amen.