The Saint Who Saved Civilization

St. Patrick Statue on Croagh PatricK

Happy St. Patricks day!

Today we remember the saint who converted the Irish people to Christianity.

So how did he save civilization? Well, if the Irish saved civilization and he saved the Irish, then he saved civilization!

Being mostly Irish myself and having met the most wonderful Irish people both from the Isle and their American descendants, I can honestly attest to the tremendous faith and goodness of the Irish. God has smiled upon this people, and on the world through them.

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Posted by RobK | Tuesday, Mar 17, 2009, 07:25 am | 2 Comments »

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2 Responses to “The Saint Who Saved Civilization”

Terry Griffin, Said:

And our good man, St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish himself! Nonetheless, a good occasion to celebrate

Mar 26, 2009 2:00 pm

RobK, Said:

Perhaps not Irish by blood, but by the end of his life he was Irish through and through – but perhaps that was him bringing the Irish closer to him….

Mar 26, 2009 2:09 pm

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Prayer for our Priests

Lord Jesus, present in the Most Blessed Sacrament, and living perpetually among us through Your Priests, grant that the words of Your Priests may be only Your words, that their gestures be only Your gestures, and that their lives be a true reflection of Your life.

Grant that they may be men who speak to God on behalf of His people, and speak to His people of God. Grant that they be courageous in service, serving the Church as she asks to be served.

Grant that they may be men who witness to eternity in our time, travelling on the paths of history in Your steps, and doing good for all.

Grant that they may be faithful to their commitments, zealous in their vocation and mission, clear mirrors of their own identity, and living the joy of the gift they have received.

We pray that Your Holy Mother, Mary, present throughout Your life, may be ever present in the life of Your Priests.

Amen