St. Paul and Evangelizing at Work
Peter Buckley and Mark O’Donnell continue their walk through Acts by reflecting on St. Paul’s conversion and what his witness teaches Christians about evangelizing in ordinary professional life. Mark argues that workplace evangelization begins not with programs or pressure, but with prayer, integrity, resilience under the cross, and a contemplative awareness of God in daily work.
Notes
- St. Paul’s conversion shows God not only stopping evil, but transforming a persecutor into one of the Church’s greatest witnesses.
- Paul’s example reminds Christians that evangelization is not limited to preaching or formal religious settings; it can happen through ordinary work and relationships.
- Workplace evangelization should begin with praying for colleagues by name, especially at Mass, and trusting the Holy Spirit’s work in their lives.
- Authentic witness includes professional integrity: refusing to lie, cheat, cut corners, self-promote falsely, or use people for personal advantage.
- Suffering, disappointment, and even being mistreated at work can become evangelizing moments when Christians receive them calmly as crosses.