Year of St. Paul

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*YEAR OF ST. PAUL*
	Dear brothers and sisters, as in early times, today too Christ needs apostles ready to sacrifice themselves. He needs witnesses and martyrs like St Paul. Paul, a former violent persecutor of Christians, when he fell to the ground dazzled by the divine light on the road to Damascus, did not hesitate to change sides to the Crucified One and followed him without second thoughts. He lived and worked for Christ, for him he suffered and died. How timely his example is today! And for this very reason I am pleased to announce officially that we shall be dedicating a special Jubilee Year to the Apostle Paul from 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2009..." Pope Benedict XVI

How should you celebrate? Read St. Paul's writings Make a mini-pilgrimage (visit churches dedicated to St. Paul) Pray to St. Paul Spread the Gospel by volunteering or taking a bible study course			Useful Links to visit about the Year of St. Paul American Catholic: Year of St. Paul Diocese of Scranton: Year of St. Paul Year of St. Paul Resource Guide Our Sunday Visitor: Year of St. Paul (View the special interactive guide!)

"From (St. Paul) we draw a very important lesson: what counts is to place Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so that our identity is marked essentially by the encounter, by communion with Christ and with his Word." -Pope Benedict XVI, The Apostles

		Prayer to the Apostle Paul Glorious St. Paul, Most zealous Apostle, Martyr for the love of Christ, Give us a deep faith, A steadfast hope, A burning love for our Lord; So that we can proclaim with you, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Help us to become apostles Serving the Church with a pure heart, Witnesses to her truth and beauty Amidst the darkness of our days. With you we praise God our Father: “To Him be the glory, in the Church and in Christ, now and forever.” Amen.