On the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

If St. Paul's day be fair and clear,

It does betide a happy year;

But if by chance it snow or rain,

Then will be dear [expensive] all kinds of grain;

If clouds or mist do dark the skie,

Great store of birds and beasts shall die;

And if the winds do fly aloft,

Then war shall vex the kingdom oft.'  

~ A Yearbook of Seasons and Celebrations

We are enjoying an absolutely beautiful day here and will be headed outside to enjoy the sunshine soon! Before we go, here are a few ideas for today's feast day:


Read:

• St. Paul the Apostle by Father Lovasik
• The Adventures of St. Paul by Oldrich Selucky
• Saint Paul: The Thirteenth Apostle (Encounter the Saints) by Mary Lea Hill
• The First Christians by Marigold Hunt
• Saint Paul the Apostle: The Story of the Apostle to the Gentiles by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Coloring Pages and Activities:

• St. Paul Coloring Page from Waltzing Matilda
• A Very Determined Man: A Story of St. Paul - PDF Download
• Saint Paul COMIcolor Saints - Purchase from Pauline Media 
• St. Paul Crossword Puzzle - Online Printable

Other Resources:

• St. Paul the Great Evangelizer Faith Folder
• "Paul's Missionary Journey's" from New Testament Lapbook
• Food Suggestions for St. Paul the Apostle at Catholic Cuisine

A Prayer for Conversions

O Blessed Apostle, St. Paul, greatest of all converts, who labored unceasingly for the conversion of other souls, inspire me with the ardor of your zeal that I may pray and work for the conversion of my brethren, redeemed in the Blood of Christ but not as yet blessed with the full light of His Truth. Mindful of the loving concern of the Divine Shepherd for the salvation of the “other sheep that are not of this fold,” I now beg your intercession to obtain the grace of conversion for (name of family member, friend or others). May God, the Holy Spirit from Whom alone this gift can come, hear my humble prayer and thus enable me to share with others the riches of my heritage of faith through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.  Amen.