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Saint of the Day - Saint Patrick

March 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Saint Patrick (493)
Saint Patrick, the glorious apostle of Ireland, was born in France, in the year 387. His father was an official of the Roman government. His mother’s brother was Saint Martin Bishop of Tours. When Saint Patrick was almost sixteen years old, he was captured by pirates and brought to Ireland, where he met […]

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St. Patrick, a Holy Act to Follow

March 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Archbishop Brady Urges Irish to Imitate Patron
The primate of all Ireland is urging those who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to consider how the island’s patron can help them draw closer to Christ.
“What is the importance of St. Patrick for our struggle to follow Christ in this 21st century?” Archbishop Sean Brady of Armagh asked in […]