Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th every year. It is celebrated on that date every year because that is believed to be the day St. Patrick died. It falls during the season of Lent, and Irish Catholics have been celebrating St. Patrick’s day annually since the ninth or tenth century.

We can learn much from studying this amazing man's life. It wasn't about leprechauns, 4 leaf clovers, wearing green, or about luck.His life was simply about the amazing Sovereignty and blessing of God, about obedience to His call, about prayer and faithfulness.

Of the thousands of green-clad parade-goers, marchers, and partiers today, few know about Patrick, the man for whom today’s holiday is named. Fewer still know of the man beyond the legend, who supposedly drove the snakes out of Ireland and certainly possessed an indomitable faith in Jesus Christ.In 2006, Chuck Colson told St. Patrick’s story in a Breakpointcommentary. Here is Chuck Colson:

St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer incorporates timeless wisdom into its words. We can use this ancient prayer today to invite God’s power into any situation.

St. Patrick was a gutsy, creative, tireless missionary in a land where he had been a slave as a young man. Learning how to live like him can uplift us all.

Most people associate St. Patrick’s Day with leprechauns, shamrocks, and anything Irish. But its origin stems from the life of a real-life, courageous hero of the faith. I encourage you to break from your normal homeschool activities to explore the phenomenal history of this remarkable man.

It’s been said that “the whole world becomes Irish” during St. Patrick's Day. And while Christians celebrate St. Patrick for his beloved sharing of the Gospel throughout Ireland, one of the ways all people join in the celebration is by wearing green.But did you ever wonder how ‘green’ came to be such a symbol of the Irish? Understanding more about how this hue became connected with the country's heritage adds a bit of extra meaning to the 'Wearin’ of the Green.”Here are seven fun facts about why green is traditional on St. Patrick’s Day:Photo Credit: ©GettyImages/gpointstudio

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This St. Patrick’s Day, let Patrick’s life inspire you to do more than just wear green or enjoy Irish music.

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St. Patrick's life is a great reminder, that even in the darkest times, God's Presence and Sovereignty are powerful...

There's more to St. Patty's Day than shamrocks! Take this quiz to gauge how much you know about the Saint behind the celebration.

If you’ve been to Ireland, you've probably seen the sign "Guinness is good for you." There's a surprising and Christian story behind that.

We live in a time of the anti-hero. Too often, the good guys are the bad guys and vice versa. But to see a true hero, look at the real St. Patrick, who has a day dedicated in his honor.

Who was Saint Patrick? History records him as a social activist, and legend marks him as a practical theologian. Would that we had more Saint Patricks today!