Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2008-June 2009 a Year of St
Paul in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the
apostle's birth. It is reckoned that St Paul was born between
6 - 10 A.D. The Holy Father explained that:
'The
Apostle of the Gentiles, who dedicated himself to the spreading
of the good news to all peoples, spent himself for the unity and
harmony of all Christians. May he guide us and protect us in this
bi-millenary celebration, helping us to advance in the humble
and sincere search for the full unity of all the members of the
mystical body of Christ.'
Pope Benedict XVI - Homily at First Vespers on the Solemnity of
the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
As
one prepares for this conference you may choose to do so in the
spirit of St. Paul in this year of St. Paul. For additional resources
texts look that the following document: Paul
the Apostle.
You
are invited to attend this Year of St. Paul a lecture series entitled:
St. Paul & Evangelization Lecture Series sponsored by the Center
for Faith and Culture. The lectures are March 4, 11, 18, and 25th.
Click here for
the flyer for more information.
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