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The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the OnenessOf the Creator of creation. I arise todayThrough the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism,Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,Through the strength of His …
The Real St. Patrick: his confession and his prayer
Happy St. Patrick's Day! While most of our celebrations today may focus on wearing green and drinking beer, there is more to St. Patrick than that. As a youth, Patrick was captured in Britain by Irish marauders and enslaved in Ireland. After escaping from slavery, Patrick had a vision from God to return and serve …
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St. Patrick’s Confession
Ah, St. Patrick's Day is here. One of those interesting festivals based on the life of a real person and their work that now has nothing to do with the life of that real person or their work. Perhaps you didn't know that St. Patrick wrote a magnificent work reflecting on his life and ministry. …
Matthew Erickson 