Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ,
Today, our St. Paul community joyfully celebrates the feast of our patron saint, St. Paul, and his conversion. May St. Paul intercede for each one of us, and may God bless us abundantly with good health, peace, and prosperity.
The conversion of St. Paul was truly a turning point in his life. Though he was a highly learned and intelligent man who relied greatly on his mind and knowledge, on that decisive day he listened to the voice of God and acted according to God’s direction. That obedience transformed him into a great saint and apostle. His life teaches us an important lesson: sometimes it is better to listen to a heart guided by God rather than relying only on our own reasoning. Our reasoning can often justify whatever we want to do, but at times God may ask us to act against our own logic and to listen to His gentle voice within us. When we do so, we grow in holiness. Let us strive to be kind, humble, and good in our daily lives.
I also take this opportunity to appreciate and thank our Pastoral Council members who generously provided food for the Vicariate priests’ meeting. It was a wonderful gesture of hospitality, and we all truly enjoyed it. The Cemetery Board meeting also went very well, and I was deeply moved by the dedication and commitment of those who serve our community.
May God bless each one of you for your beautiful spirit of community, your generosity, and your faith. Once again, I wish you all a happy and blessed feast of St. Paul.
God bless you all.
Fr. Christopher S Rayan
Today, our St. Paul community joyfully celebrates the feast of our patron saint, St. Paul, and his conversion. May St. Paul intercede for each one of us, and may God bless us abundantly with good health, peace, and prosperity.
The conversion of St. Paul was truly a turning point in his life. Though he was a highly learned and intelligent man who relied greatly on his mind and knowledge, on that decisive day he listened to the voice of God and acted according to God’s direction. That obedience transformed him into a great saint and apostle. His life teaches us an important lesson: sometimes it is better to listen to a heart guided by God rather than relying only on our own reasoning. Our reasoning can often justify whatever we want to do, but at times God may ask us to act against our own logic and to listen to His gentle voice within us. When we do so, we grow in holiness. Let us strive to be kind, humble, and good in our daily lives.
I also take this opportunity to appreciate and thank our Pastoral Council members who generously provided food for the Vicariate priests’ meeting. It was a wonderful gesture of hospitality, and we all truly enjoyed it. The Cemetery Board meeting also went very well, and I was deeply moved by the dedication and commitment of those who serve our community.
May God bless each one of you for your beautiful spirit of community, your generosity, and your faith. Once again, I wish you all a happy and blessed feast of St. Paul.
God bless you all.
Fr. Christopher S Rayan