Archive for March 17th, 2010

About St. Patrick

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

From here: Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 493. Some sources say 460 or 461. He had for his parents Calphurnius and Conchessa. The former belonged to a Roman family of high rank and held the office of decurio in [...]

From the Morning Scriptures

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The story here of God’s sovereignty reminds us that we are only able to see a minuscule portion of the canvas of life, our little portion. But God sees the entire canvas and has an eternal perspective. So when things turn bleak for you in your life, remember the story of Joseph and remind yourself that despite appearances to the contrary, God is indeed in charge, God is indeed sovereign. You just don’t have the ability to see reality as God sees it. This, of course, requires faith and trust on your part.

A Prayer for the Feast of St. Patrick

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Almighty God, who in your providence chose your servant Patrick to be the apostle of the Irish people, to bring those who were wandering in darkness and error to the true light and knowledge of you: Grant us so to walk in that light, that we may come at last to the light of everlasting [...]

An Irish Blessing

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your fields, And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Share on Facebook

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same The Three in One and One in Three. I bind this today to me forever By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation; His baptism in Jordan river, His death on Cross for my salvation; His bursting from the spicèd tomb, [...]