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Saint Patrick, A Look At His Life
Conservative Thoughts ^ | March 17, 2006 | John Kuethe

Posted on 03/17/2006 8:25:32 AM PST by Wrangler22

On this St. Patrick’s Day I have decided to spotlight the Saint who inspires celebrations around the world on March 17th of each year. I have researched St. Patrick from various sources in order to bring you a comprehensive look at this beloved figure.

Saint Patrick is a beloved figure in Ireland. Legend has it that he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. This could well be symbolism that refers to his conversion of the people of Ireland to Christianity. Across the world Irish people and those of Irish descent along with Catholics and those of many other faiths are celebrating the life of St. Patrick; here are a few reference sources that will help you learn about the life of this beloved Saint:

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TOPICS: Reference; Religion
KEYWORDS: catholic; ireland; saintpatrick

1 posted on 03/17/2006 8:25:33 AM PST by Wrangler22
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To: Wrangler22

Remember: St Pat spoke Latin and considered himself Civis Romanus.


2 posted on 03/17/2006 8:41:06 AM PST by Mikey_1962 (I grew up in a slum, when I got to college it had become a "ghetto".)
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To: Mikey_1962
What I am curious about is the whole drink green beer until you see little green men with pots of gold. I guess that is 100% Irish.
3 posted on 03/17/2006 8:49:16 AM PST by Wrangler22 (http://conservative-thoughts.blog-city.com/)
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To: Wrangler22

Never let reason interfere with a good party.


4 posted on 03/17/2006 8:51:13 AM PST by Mikey_1962 (I grew up in a slum, when I got to college it had become a "ghetto".)
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To: Mikey_1962

To Saint Patrick . . .


5 posted on 03/17/2006 8:58:06 AM PST by Wrangler22 (http://conservative-thoughts.blog-city.com/)
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To: Wrangler22

Very interesting--thanks for posting it!


6 posted on 03/17/2006 12:21:44 PM PST by American Quilter ("A Little Bit of Heaven, Sure They Call It Ireland." - J. Keirn Brennan)
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