Every year, on St. Patrick's Day,
I find my own mind divided over
feelings fraught with both sorrow
and denial.
St. Pat was not an Irishman, albeit
he was sold there when captured
in a raid. When he was finally able
to return home, he studied for the
priesthood, in France of all places.
St. Pat has been known forever
and a day for eradicating serpents
from Ireland. It is believed they
represented those of the Pagan
persuasion. It is believed in today's
world, that this is simply a Celtic
myth.
The saving grace for me is that
today is the birthday of my step
children's dad, a phenomenal
character all 'round! A fab man
indeed and I wish him well.
I probably won't be celebrating
today, but I may have a shot of
something green whilst raising
a toast to St. Pat. Here's hoping
the bad rumors aren't true and
the good ones are!
Have a read:
https://www.learnreligions.com/st-
patrick-and-the-snakes-2562487
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