03/17 Patrick

Confession of Saint Patrick, enlightener of Ireland

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated on March 17 for fifteen hundred years since it is the day that Patrick, the missionary bishop who evangelized Ireland, passed from this world to eternity. This excerpt from his autobiographical work called the Confession makes clear that...

10 March, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Breastplate (Lorica) of St. Patrick of Ireland

I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, Through the strength of...

17 March, 2023 / 1 Comment