The Conversion of Saint Paul

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The Conversion of Saint Paul
The Mercy of God
Today, we celebrate not just the conversion of Saint Paul, but more importantly, the mercy of God. God called a man who was filled with zeal and anger—anger that blinded him from seeing his mistakes.
A Righteous Man Who Was Blind
Saint Paul believed that he was righteous, but in reality, he was a sinner. We hear in Scripture that during the death of the first martyr, Stephen, Paul was there, approving of his execution.
A Sign of Hope for All
Saint Paul’s conversion is a sign of hope for all of us. No matter how far we have fallen, if we listen to God’s voice and repent, His mercy is greater. As Saint Paul says, "Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more" (Romans 5:20).
Saint Paul's Humility and Grace
In 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, Saint Paul humbly writes: "Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me."
Hope for the Church Today
His conversion is also a message of hope for the Church. Today, Christians around the world face great persecution—not only in non-Christian countries but even in so-called Christian countries. Many Christians are imprisoned for their faith. Just last week, 23 pro-life activists were released from prison.
The Power of Prayer in Persecution
The Church has always faced persecution. But as Christians, our best weapon is prayer. When Stephen was being stoned, he prayed for those who were killing him. Among them was Saint Paul. While they insulted and murdered him, Stephen’s prayers were a weapon. His suffering, offered up in prayer, was what God used to touch the heart of Saint Paul.
A Call to Pray for Our Opponents
Let us learn today to trust in God’s mercy and pray for those who oppose the Church and its message. God will find among them new converts who will become living witnesses of His mercy working in us.
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