Saint Patrick's Day is approaching and I usually try to read the very limited writings of Saint Patrick between now and the 17th. You can read his letter to Coroticus here, and his Confessions here. For me, Saint Patrick's Day is not green beer and parties, it is more like Thanksgiving. I give thanks to this great Saint, who loved the people of Ireland more than himself, and who despite conflict with other leaders, carried on his God given mission to bring the good news of Life in Christ to a people who lived in fear of pagan deities and evil spirits. To all those protestants who claim him as one of their own I say, hog wash! Saint Patrick was what every devoted believer in Christ was in his day: a Catholic.
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