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

Column 4: Disciples are Saints Set Apart to Serve

Column 5: Paul’s Letters Assure us of God’s Grace

Column 6: Spirit Within Allows us to Live in Christ

Column 7: Marriage Should Reflect Christ's Love

Column 8: Paul Values the Ministry of Women

Column 9: Paul: Treat Body of Christ with Respect

Column 10: Paul's Images Help Shape the Church

Column 11: Paul Finds God’s Strength in Suffering

Column 12: Paul’s Stature Beyond Letters he Wrote

Column 13: Paul’s Gospel Message Still Reaches Us

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.