The Conversion of Saint Paul

by CCW | 25 January 2025 01:00

The collect for today, the Feast of The Conversion of Saint Paul, from The Book of Common Prayer[1] (Canadian, 1962):

O GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson: Acts 21:40-22:16[2]
The Gospel: St. Luke 21:10-19[3]

Peter Paul Rubens, The Conversion of St. Paul[4]Artwork: Peter Paul Rubens, The Conversion of St. Paul, c. 1610-12. Oil on panel, Courtauld Gallery[5], London.

Endnotes:
  1. The Book of Common Prayer: https://prayerbook.ca/bcp-online/propers/#paulconversion
  2. Acts 21:40-22:16: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2021:40-22:16;&version=ESVUK;
  3. St. Luke 21:10-19: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2021:10-19;&version=ESVUK;
  4. [Image]: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rubens_ConversionStPaul.jpg
  5. Courtauld Gallery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtauld_Gallery

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