Paul - Contending for the Faith
The Footprints Of God Series - DVD
Item Number: 3614
Paul - Contending for the Faith
The Footprints Of God Series
Stephen Ray
Zealous for the God of Israel, Saul of Tarsus pursued murderous threats against the disciples of Jesus. But Saul's zeal was turned upside down when he was knocked from his "high horse" and humbled by the hand of God. In this newest release in the Footprints of God series, join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on the road with St. Paul through Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Fall from a horse in the desert and dangle over the Damascus wall in a basket. Cling to driftwood in the sea and stride along ancient Roman roads. You'll better understand the life, ministry, and sufferings of Paul the Apostle. Comprehensive study guide included.
DVD includes Spanish/English subtitles, behind the scenes, bloopers, interview with Roy Schoeman, author of Salvation is From the Jews.
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Feast Day:
Eastern Calendar - 06/29
Roman Rite Calendar - 06/29
Tridentine Calendar - 06/29
Patron Of:
Against Snakes, Authors, Hospital Public Relations, Journalists, Poisonous Snakes, Press, Publishers, Rome, Rope Makers, Snake Bite, Travel, Writers
Memorial
25 January (celebration of his conversion)
29 June (celebration of Saints Peter and Paul co-founders of the Church of Rome)
18 November (feast of the dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and of St. Paul)
Profile
Saul was a Jewish Talmudic student. Pharisee. Tent-maker by trade. Saul the Jew hated and persecuted Christians as heretical, even assisting at the stoning of Saint Stephen the First Martyr. On his way to Damascus to arrest another group of them, he was knocked off his horse and to the ground, struck blind by a heavenly light, and given the message that in persecuting Christians, he was persecuting Christ. The experience had a profound spiritual effect on him, causing his conversion to Christianity. He was baptized, changed his name to Paul to reflect his new persona, and began travelling, preaacing and writing. Author of much of the New Testament of the Sacred Scriptures and is often called the 13th Apostle. He was martyred by the sword in Rome.
Born
c.3 as Saul at Tarsus, Cilicia (modern Turkey)
Died
A martyr, beheaded c.65 at Rome, Italy
Patronage
against snakes; authors; Bath Abbey; Bath, England; Catholic Action; Cursillo movement; diocese of Birmingham, Alabama; diocese of Calbayog, Philippines; diocese of Covington, Kentucky; evangelists; hailstorms; hospital public relations; journalists; Kavala, Greece; diocese of Las Vegas, Nevada; lay people; Malta; diocese of Maralal, Kenya; missionary bishops; Münster, Germany; musicians; Naumburg, Germany; newspaper editorial staff; archdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; poisonous snakes; Poznan Poland; diocese of Providence, Rhode Island; public relations personnel; public relations work; publishers; reporters; Rome; rope braiders; rope makers; saddlemakers; saddlers; snake bites; tent makers; Umbria, Italy; diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts; writers
All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.
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1. St. John Bosco 01/16/2009
2. The Conversion of Paul 12/17/2008
3. Resources for the Year of St. Paul 10/13/2008
4. Francis and Clare - A New Feature Film 10/01/2008
5. The Conversion of St. Paul 07/03/2008
6. Plenary Indulgence for the Year of St. Paul 07/03/2008
7. Why a Year of St. Paul? 07/02/2008
8. The Martyrdom of St. Paul 07/02/2008
9. About the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls 07/02/2008
10. What is a Jubilee Year? 07/01/2008
11. St. Josephine Bakhita 02/08/2008
