In every instance,

Paul marveled at God's grace within him, and with praiseworthy humility, he extolled it and preached it with gratitude and joy.

Cornelius A' Lapide, SJ

Paul is at the same time

a teacher and a witness both in his life and in his apostolate.

Blessed James Alberione

The surprising fact

is that he refers to it [his "conversion"] so seldom.... Perhaps it was more important for Paul to integrate Damascus into his life and theology, to live and to apply the experience rather than to talk about it.

Cardinal Carlo Martini
The Testimony of St. Paul

You who glorified your ministry,

pray for us.
You who awaited the crown after completing your mission, pray for us.

V. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul the Apostle.
R. Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Litany of St. Paul

In the first place,

Paul helps us to understand the absolutely basic and irreplaceable value of faith.

Pope Benedict XVI

The letters manifest Paul's

great heart and reveal the strength of his wonderful successes and incomparable strength.

Blessed James Alberione

Paul believed firmly

and hoped against hope whenever he undertook anything that was beyond natural human powers, and with prayer and God's help, he successfully carried it through to realization.

Cornelius A' Lapide, SJ