How We Remember the Legend of St. Patrick Matters

How We Remember the Legend of St. Patrick Matters

I knew the story of St. Patrick was important when VeggieTales used a human to depict St. Patrick instead of their signature actor- a vegetable in their retelling of his life and ministry. He is the patron saint of a nation and a man whose life is rich with adventure...

St. Patrick Built Bridges to Other Faiths

The life and ministry of St. Patrick teaches us about being a hospitable Christian presence in a diverse culture. The mention of St. Patrick reminds people of green derbies, four-leaf clovers and leprechauns. The real story of St. Patrick is more captivating. St....

St. Patrick Explored the Narrow Borders

How is it that the name of a saint, the bearer of Christianity to Ireland, has become synonymous with open beer taps, wild dancing and parades? Today is a good day for such a question, and a better day to explore the narrow border that puts saint and sinner so close...