The Year of St. Paul
Our Holy Father has declared June 2008-June 2009 as the Pauline Year, in celebration of the Saint’s 2000th birthday. He has invited us to share in celebrating the work of St. Paul, in all that he did to spread the Gospel. This “apostle to the gentiles” brought the Lord to countless people during the first century, and continues to do so today. From Christian persecutor to apostle and Saint, his is one of the most dramatic and well-known conversion stories of all time. His letters contain great insights into the understandings of the early Church, and continue today to shed light on the teachings of Christ and his Church. We should take the time to get to know this man whom the Holy Father has dedicated an entire year to!
“May he guide us and protect us in this bi-millenary celebration,” he added, “helping us to advance in the humble and sincere search for the full unity of all the members of the mystical body of Christ.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI
What I wish every Catholic Knew: That we are celebrating the year of St. Paul
What I wish every Catholic would do: Spend some time each day reading his letters.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
