when a sinner becomes a saint
the conversion of Saul into St Paul
Saul was a ferocious Pharisee and a defender of doctrine
Caiphas the High Priest of Jerusalem sent him with soldiers to prosecute the fleeing followers of Jesus
Saul was on a mission to deliver the deathblow to Christianity
at the gates of Damascus Saul failed and fell
like one struck by lightning
and the Light spoke to him
" Saul Saul Why do you persecute Me "
astonished Saul asked
" Who are You Lord "
and the Light answered
" I Am Jesus whom you are persecuting
It is hard for you to kick against the goad "
blinded pinned down and helpless not so free at all
surly Saul did acknowledge
It is hard to go against the Will of Divinity
so the story of Saul ends and the work of Paul begins