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| Conversion of Saul |
The great Apostle Paul, named Saul at
his circumcision, was born in Tarsus, the capital of Cilicia, and was by that
privilege a Roman citizen, to which quality a great distinction and several
exemptions were granted by the laws of the Empire. He was early instructed in
the strict observance of the Mosaic law, and lived up to it in the most
scrupulous manner. In his zeal for the Jewish law, which he believed to be the
divine Cause of God, he became a violent persecutor of the Christians. He was
one of those who combined to murder Saint Stephen, and then he presided in the
violent persecution of the faithful which followed the holy deacon's martyrdom.
By virtue of the power he had received from the high priest, he dragged the
Christians out of their houses, loaded them with chains, and thrust them into
prison. In the fury of his zeal he applied for a commission to seize in
Damascus all Jews who confessed Jesus Christ, and to bring them in bonds to
Jerusalem, that they might serve as examples for the others.
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Conversion of Saul on the Way to
Damascus-Caravaggio
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Novena
Prayer
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my
special patrons and advocates, you blessed Saint Peter - Prince of the Apostles
, because you are the Rock upon the Almighty God has built His Holy Church; you
blessed Saint Paul, because you were fore chosen by God as vessel of election
and preacher of the truth to the whole world.
Obtain for me, I humbly pray you, lively Faith , firm Hope and burning
Love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in
prosperity, attention in prayer, purity of diligence in fulfilling the duties
of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the Will of
God and perseverance in the Grace of God even unto death, so that by the means
of your intercession and your glorious merits, I might be able to overcome the
evil and I be made worthy of the Promises of Christ, enjoy His Presence and
love Him forever in time and eternity.
Our Father
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against
us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother
of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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