St. Paul Tells Us: The Church is the Body of Christ. What Does That Mean for Our Own Spirituality?

Ad Jesum per Mariam

St. Paul Tells Us: The Church is the Mystery of the Body of Christ. We are Members of His Body. What Does That Mean for Our Own Spirituality? Go out into the whole world. The first reading tells us of Saul going out in the world to capture Jews believing in Jesus. He is very aggressive in his work. He hunts down people belonging to this new way. We see Heaven send a warning to the heart of one who is trying to root out error. Curiously, we see Saul who is so concerned to protect the faith of Israel. However, he misses the point! It is the God who Saul follows Who ends up correcting him. Saul went out in the world on this mission. Much like the Apostles went out in the world on their mission. But their missions were indeed different. Hear more within the Homily! On this day, we celebrate the conversion of Saul. Saul forever changes on this day. He is struck down. The light overwhelms Saul. Struck down by light. Saul does not feel a blow. He is struck down be a light that is so beautiful, he cannot stand. He is overwhelmed. Saul becomes blind. Out of the light comes The Voice of the Lord. Saul tries to serve the Lord before this encounter. Yet, he does not recognize Him . . . he does not recognize the Lord. A heart, so faithful to the Lord, needs to learn the sound of the Lord’s voice. Hear more about this lesson for us! I Am Jesus, Whom you persecute. Understand what happens! Jesus identifies Himself with His Church. Note! Saul is not out to chain Jesus! He is out to persecute His followers . . . the Church! Why is that important? Hear more in the Homily! St. Paul teaches us a lesson! In persecuting the Church, you persecute and reject Jesus. As intensive as Saul’s relationship with Jesus is, it is not merely private. We must understand that for our own spirituality. Listen to more within the media. St. Paul Tells Us: The Church is the Mystery of the Body of Christ. We are Members of His Body. What Does That Mean for Our Own Spirituality? Listen to more in this Meditation Media. ----------------------------------------------- Image: The Conversion of Saint Paul: Italian Artist: Caravaggio: 1600