Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle

Reflection

“Jesus appeared to the eleven and said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” ~ Mark 16:15

Prayer

Gracious God, we know the apostle Paul began as a persecutor of the early church. Yet, he became one of the church’s most powerful and eloquent preachers. We live in a time of great division in which we struggle to find common ground. Today, may St. Paul remind us of the possibility of transformation, even in the darkest of times. May his conversion give us hope that we can bind up the wounds of our nation and rededicate our efforts to strengthening our unity as a people committed to freedom, justice, and peace. We pray in the name of our Lord who called Paul to a new life. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on my life. What in my being and my life is in need of transformation?