The Conversion of Saul

Feast day: June 29

Saul, the persecutor, encounters the Risen Lord on the road to Damascus and becomes the apostle to the Gentiles.

Meeting the Risen Lord on the Damascus road

Saul, a man zealously persecuting the Lord's disciples, was on his way to Damascus to hunt down believers. Suddenly, a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice: "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" He asked, "Who are You, Lord?" The voice replied, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." This event completely changed Saul. After being baptized by Ananias, he was no longer an enemy of the Church but became the great apostle to the Gentiles, preaching the very One he had once despised.

Prayer

Grace transforms every heart

No one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Though once a persecutor, Saul was received and transformed by the Lord.
God's transforming power is miraculous. Saul's conversion proves that grace can completely renew a life.

God can use anyone, even the greatest of sinners, as an instrument for His glory.

Prayer

Lord, transform my heart so that I may always know how to love and serve You each day.

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