What was the relationship between Paul and Jesus?
Near Damascus, the risen Jesus spoke to Saul from a light from heaven. Paul writes that Jesus appeared to him, last of all. Acts 9:3-6; 1 Corinthians 15:8
What the Bible says
Acts 9:4
And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
Acts 9:5
Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
The Catechism recalls Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus: God revealed his Son to him.
Catechism 442 · Catechism of the Catholic Church
Did you know?
Jesus did not ask Saul why he was persecuting the Christians, but why he was persecuting him. Acts 9:4