The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

Oh God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world:  Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

It is striking to think that this prayer has been prayed in Anglican churches throughout the world this week.  I am especially delighted with the request “Grant we pray that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching.”

The whole Anglican Communion – 70+ million strong – prays with appreciation for St. Paul’s conversion and seeks to obey his teaching.  Well…

 

Let’s make it a point to do so here.  We are St. Paul’s Church.  We were named after the Blessed Apostle.  Whatever anybody else says or does is what they say and do.  They and we are accountable to God.

I just know we are seeking to obey St. Paul’s teaching and all the teaching of the Bible.  We love God and we believe those who love God are called to obey Him.  Jesus said, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching.”  John 14:23

 

Your brother in Christ

Christopher

The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton

Rector