St. Paul is the perfect example for anyone seeking transformation.
His conversion from Saul, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, one of the most passionate and faithful leaders of the early Church, is proof that God’s merciful and transformative grace extends to anyone who opens themselves up to it.
If you are looking for inspiration in your own journey, we cannot recommend Fr. Nathan Cromly’s Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation enough. A part of our “Coached by” series providing motivation from saints like St. Josemaria and Joan of Arc, Coached by Paul the Apostle provides guidance inspired by the timeless wisdom of St. Paul.
In this excerpt from the introduction, the author shares, “...if we want to be an instrument in the hand of a God who builds the world anew, a God who breathes an eternal spirit of hope over a bruised world, a God who raises up saints to lead, there is no one better to coach us than St. Paul.Two reasons stand out of this. First, his “coaching” is part of the written word of God—inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down for us as part of the foundational deposit of faith for Christians of all times, throughout the world. This is no small thing! Second, Paul gives us an approach to leadership that is different from that of the world. Its structure and circumstances are the same, but its impact is entirely new. Paul encourages us to engage our world, not for any gain this could bring us, but in order to bring the influence of Jesus Christ to bear upon it.”
Some of the lessons in this book include:
- How to be open to God when he wants to meet us in our brokenness
- How to follow God regardless of our stage of life
- How to confront negativity and fear
- How our daily tasks and struggles can be used to glorify God
Buy your copy of Coached by Paul the Apostle and be transformed today!
Praise for Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation: Fr Comly presents St. Paul as a dynamic coach for navigating a world paralyzed by resentment and anxiety. Readable, insightful, and practical, he applies this Apostles’ witness and teachings to help leaders find the courage and wisdom to lift others and stand strong.” Dr Anthony Lilies, Professor of Spiritual Theology at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, California
