It was on the road to Damascus in the early 30s of the first century — and after a period during which he had persecuted the Church — that the decisive event of Paul’s life took place.

When Saul was on the road to Damascus, he encountered God and was blinded by a bright light that surrounded him.

To read the original, longer version, visit www.flagstaffteaparty.org. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Like Paul on the road to Damascus.

A dramatic 1937 film depicting the stoning of Stephen, Saul's persecution of Christians, and his transformative conversion on the road to Damascus. Featuring the vision of Jesus and Ananias.

After his experience on the road to Damascus, which led to him being cared for by the very people he intended to persecute, Paul spent the rest of his life ministering to and caring for multiple ...

One day Saul was traveling from Jerusalem on the road to Damascus. There, he claims he saw a bright light and heard the voice of Jesus telling him to stop persecuting his followers and join them.

In time for the start of the Pauline Year, a visit to the city where the apostle’s work started — Damascus. By Stephen Bugno.