Paul is described as God’s “chosen vessel” [Acts 9 v.15] but that does not mean he was lavished with favours by God like a father does toward his favourite son, such as Jacob did with Joseph and his coat of many colours [Gen 37 v.3-4].  Paul recalls, as he is giving his account before King Agrippa, what Jesus said to ...

Every time we read Paul’s speeches in defending himself after his arrest, we are moved by his total conviction of mind and commitment.  What a transformed man he was after his intensely dramatic encounter with the risen Christ outside Damascus.  He has turned himself right around! We can say that in turning right around he is now facing wondrous light ...