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There Is Much To Learn From Saint Patrick

March 17, 2020

There Is Much To Learn From Saint Patrick

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You don’t have to be Catholic to admire and appreciate the life of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. He was born more than 1,600 years ago, but his memory still lives on. It certainly doesn’t hurt that his holiday is often a day of much fanfare and celebration for people of Irish background. Saint Patrick himself was known to enjoy a drink or two. However, the celebratory aspect of the day should not overshadow the remarkable life and good works of the man.

As a teenager of wealth and privilege, he was kidnapped and taken from his adopted home of Scotland (his parents were originally from Rome), brought to Ireland, and sold into slavery. At the age of twenty, he escaped his bondage and found his way back home, only to volunteer to return to Ireland in his thirties as an ordained priest on a missionary quest. He spent the remainder of his life spreading his beliefs nationwide and converting people from diverse backgrounds. His journey was an arduous one; he was often imprisoned and beaten for his beliefs and success.

There is much to learn from the life of Saint Patrick, including the following:

To my knowledge, the Vatican has never officially canonized Saint Patrick, but he remains on the list of saints. At times, the accomplishments of a life can stand on their own. I urge you to think about toasting Saint Patrick if you raise a glass this weekend. He was a remarkable individual who achieved significant accomplishments despite numerous difficulties and hardships. He prioritized others’ welfare and sparked a nation’s religious transformation.

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