Embrace ‘St. Paul’s Spirit’ on Renewal Ministries’ Pilgrimage – Renewal Ministries

Embrace ‘St. Paul’s Spirit’ on Renewal Ministries’ Pilgrimage – Renewal Ministries: Dr. Peter Williamson is joining Renewal Ministries on its Footsteps of St. Paul pilgrimage in May 2020. He teaches the Letters of St. Paul at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and he will share expert insight into the places we visit and their deep significance for the spread of the Gospel. He is an expert in St. Paul, a dynamic disciple of Jesus, and a great preacher! You can get more details about the pilgrimage here. Ralph Martin, Peter and Debbie Herbeck, and a bishop or priest (who will be named soon) also will be part of the pilgrimage.

By Dr. Peter Williamson

Five reasons why following the footsteps of St. Paul is worthwhile:

1. Except for Jesus, there is no person that the New Testament tells us as much about as St. Paul.

2. On numerous occasions, the Bible tells readers to imitate St. Paul! (See 1 Cor 4:16, 11:1; Phil 3:17; 1 Thess 2:7-12). Paul is especially a model for pastoral leaders.

3. Paul’s mission provides the biblical paradigm for evangelization then and now.

4. The normative biblical vision of what the Church is meant to be is revealed in Acts and the letters of Paul.

5. Visiting these places, and praying and reflecting on them