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Saint Patrick [Apostle Of Ireland]
Catholic Encyclopedia ^
| 00/00/1911
| Patrick Francis CARDINAL Moran
Posted on 03/17/2002 3:36:13 PM PST by Lady In Blue
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To: Lady In Blue
A minor (I hope) point regarding Saint Patrick's death at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland.
Saul, and Downpatrick are in Northern Ireland, an entirely different country.
Ireland, to the south, is loyal to Dublin. Downpatrick in Northern Ireland, as part of the United Kingdom, is loyal to London.
Perhaps this was written over eighty years ago, but before the country of Ireland was created, the entire island was part of the British Empire.
A minor point, and I hope the only inaccuracy.
On a happier note, the small Catholic church of Saul still stands, much modernised although tiny. As is Downpatrick, and the cemetary adjacent to Downpatrick church supposedly has the final tomb of Saint Patrick. In spite of all the "troubles", Saul and Downpatrick are in the predominantly Protestant county. I was there recently.
Also happily, there appears to be no friction with Saul still a functioning church in Protestant Northern Ireland. Somewhat of it's own miracle.
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03/17/2002 3:57:26 PM PST
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AzJP
To: AzJP
Thanks very much AzJP for the info.I only wish that there were pictures of the churches,St.Patrick founded.I bet they're still beautiful.
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To: Lady In Blue
Bump!!
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03/17/2002 4:37:25 PM PST
by
billbears
To: Lady In Blue; smedleybutler; truelove; teacup;suziQ
thanks Lady.
I needed to read an uplifting story this evening.
Made my Consecration to Our Lady during our Legion of Mary Acies today. It was inspiring.
Have a Blessed week.
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03/17/2002 4:41:32 PM PST
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MudPuppy
To: AzJP
Copyright of the article is 1911.
To: billbears
Thanks for your bump,billbears!
To: MudPuppy
You're welcome,MudPuppy.I needed something uplifting,as well!
That's fantastic that you made your concecration to Our Lady. I made mine,several years ago(De Montort version).
To: Lady In Blue
So, how do the snakes fit in?
To: Lady In Blue
Great Post!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
To: Lady In Blue
My father departed this world about 26 years ago. He was born on this day -- John Patrick Cogan. I give thanks everyday that his father came to this great country from Ireland. I still miss you, pop.
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To: Joe 6-pack
What a gorgeous picture! Thanks,Joe 6-pack and a Happy St.Patrick's Day to you!
To: doug from upland
My mother was buried on St.Patrick's day, 26 years ago today.Talking about a small world!
To: allend
Thanks,allend.Glad you liked it.
To: T. P. Pole
What do you mean? The only thing I remember is that when St.Patrick landed in Ireland and placed his crucifix in the sand,the snakes came out.
To: Lady In Blue
I thought the he is credited with "driving" the snakes out of Ireland. Or was that somebody else?
To: T. P. Pole
That was St.Patrick.I just said it differently than you.Driving the snakes out was just a small bit of what he did.
To: Lady In Blue
The story of Lazarus on St. Patrick's day was uplifting as well.
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