Today, we know that people Irish and “Irish Just for Today” are going to engage in some Shenanigans. Now, I’m not going to tell people how to celebrate. I know if I was feeling well I would have a pint of the black stuff. What I do ask is that you take some time to celebrate Saint Patrick. 

Saint Patrick first came to Ireland when he was captured by Irish pirates at the age of 16. During his six years of captivity, working as a shepherd, he prayed and became closer to God. He escaped captivity and returned to Britain. He would then study to become a priest, and he would return to Ireland as a missionary. He spent his time baptizing people and ordaining priests and nuns. He and his concerts faced persecution from the pagan ancestors, but as we all know St. Patrick was undeterred. He would become the Archbishop of Ireland. He would succeed in making Ireland a Catholic country. 

Legends say he succeeded by using the shamrock to teach the people about the Holy Trinity. He was said to banish all the snakes out of Ireland and that his walking stick became a tree. 

St. Patrick would die on March 17th. That would become his Feast Day. 

So before partaking in the day’s festivities, remember who St. Patrick was. Remember the people of Ireland who would be persecuted and oppressed for practicing the faith St. Patrick brought to them. 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.