The Road to Damascus

Today is the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle. It refers to the biblical story of St. Paul (who was known as Saul, a zealous Pharisee, out on his daily run to prosecute early Christians) while traveling on the road to Damascus.
Saul (soon to be know as St. Paul) was traveling on the road to the city of Damascus, where he intended to imprison more Christians. He then saw a shining light and heard Jesus' voice. Jesus brought Saul's attention to the persecution he caused and told Saul that he would later be told what Jesus wanted him to do and Saul became blind. Saul continued to Damascus, where he regained his vision and began preaching about Christ. He also took on a new name, Paul, to indicate his transformation.

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