This is a 13-part series of columns written by Little Rock Scripture Study staff marking the Catholic Church's year dedicated to St. Paul. The year, which runs from June 2008 to June 2009, is a celebration of the 2,000th anniversary of the saint's birth.

Column 1: Saul Becomes an Apostle of Jesus

Column 2: Cross of Jesus is Means for Salvation

Column 3: Paul Welcomes All into Life with Christ

These articles are being published in Arkansas Catholic, the weekly newspaper for the Diocese of Little Rock. Find out when they will appear from the publication schedule. To order a subscription, go to Arkansas Catholic online. To learn more about LRSS, visit Little Rock Scripture Study.

For additional resources on the Pauline year, go to the Committee on Divine Worship for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.