Caravaggio painted two masterpieces of St. Paul’s conversion — why? — By: Catholic News Agency

Caravaggio’s “Conversion on the Way to Damascus,” 1601. / Credit: Caravaggio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, Jan 25, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). Even those who aren’t intimately acquainted with art history may be familiar with the Baroque master Caravaggio’s dual paintings depicting the conversion of St. Paul, two of the more famous…

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Catholics Worship in Capitol — Jan. 25, 2024 — By: Church Militant

Catholics Worship in Capitol Mark anniversary of FBI memo naming Church Militant. FULL STORY Priest Convicted by Vatican Court Faces 2.5 years in prison for ‘corrupting minors.’ FULL STORY Cdl. Zen Responds to Gay Blessings Says doctrinal chief should step down or recant. FULL STORY Irish Ethics Guide Causes Concern Bishop warns change may pave way for assisted suicide. FULL STORY Conversion Coming Soon? Russell…

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What St. Paul’s Conversion Teaches Us — By: Church Militant

Saint Paul’s conversion is a favorite feast day for many people, as well as a favorite subject for artists. It is, however, misunderstood by many and far from typical because it was a conversion in belief as opposed to a conversion of behavior. Domenico Morelli’s “The Conversion of St. Paul” (1876) In his epistle to the Galatians, we hear…

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