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How did St Paul follow Jesus?
St Paul threw himself into missionary work. Over the next few years, he travelled to Damascus and later Jerusalem. He made several missionary journeys around the Mediterranean basin where he sought to spread the teachings of Jesus and offer support to the fledgeling Christian community.
When did Paul become a follower of Jesus?
He was converted to faith in Jesus Christ about 33 ce, and he died, probably in Rome, circa 62–64 ce. In his childhood and youth, Paul learned how to “work with [his] own hands” (1 Corinthians 4:12).
How did Paul become a saint?
St Paul is recognized as a Saint because of his contributions to the start up of the Church, his evangelization in particular of the gentiles including the Greeks and Romans, his time in Roman prisons where he wrote the Letters to the Romans, his martyrdom (he was beheaded by the Romans).
How do you become a follower of Jesus?
When we decide to become a follower of Christ, what we are actually saying to God is “Here’s my life Lord, I am ready to do your will.” Your life now belongs to God and therefore your actions must mirror Christ’s….
- Deny self. This is the first and most challenging step of all.
- Take up your cross.
- Follow me.
How did St Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity?
Famously converted on the road to Damascus, he travelled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean spreading the word of Jesus and it was Paul who came up with the doctrine that would turn Christianity from a small sect of Judaism into a worldwide faith that was open to all.
How was Paul converted?
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.
How did Paul spread Christianity?
What is Paul the patron saint of?
Today St Paul is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the patron saint of the missions, writers and publishers. His feast day is celebrated on June 29th.
What advice did Jesus give to his followers?
Jesus advised his followers to mould themselves in the image of God. He told us to love our neighbors, including the poor, the sinners, and even our enemies. To help the needy and do good even to those who harm us. To forgive our enemies and win them over with our love.
What does it mean to be a follower of Christianity?
In its most basic definition, a Christian is someone who is a follower of Jesus Christ. And we follow Christ by embodying both the beliefs of the Christian faith by believing in Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection (orthodoxy), and also by putting that faith into action as true disciples of Christ (orthopraxy).