a sermon from Fr. Nathan

Paul’s story reminds us that it is possible to oppose God sincerely, religiously, and even legally, while still being profoundly wrong. Fear, pride, and the desire for control can slowly push love out of our hearts until punishment feels righteous. Paul did not think of himself as evil; he was blind, and he needed an intervention. Christ met him with a light brighter than the noonday sun, exposing not only his actions but the deeper resistance of his heart. That same light still confronts us today, calling us away from fear and violence and toward repentance, forgiveness, and life in the light of Christ.