Saint Patrick Archives

The Story of St. Patrick

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...

The Story of St. Patrick

What Is St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer?

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...

What Is St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer?

Who Was St. Patrick? (And Why Should Christians Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?)

St. Patrick lived his years as a great example for us today. But he didn't live it out simply by "the luck of the Irish," as some may say, for one...

Who Was St. Patrick? (And Why Should Christians Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?)

4 Uplifting Lessons from the Life of St. Patrick

Pop quiz: Tell me everything you know about St. Patrick. You have 30 seconds. [cue sound of “Jeopardy” music] How’d you do? Until 15 years...

4 Uplifting Lessons from the Life of St. Patrick

Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Your Kids

Most people associate St. Patrick’s Day with leprechauns, shamrocks, and anything Irish. But its origin stems from the life of a real-life,...

Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Your Kids

7 Fun Facts about Why Green Is the Official Saint Patrick's Day Color

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...

7 Fun Facts about Why Green Is the Official Saint Patrick's Day Color

When Is Saint Patrick's Day?

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....

When Is Saint Patrick's Day?

Protective Prayer: St. Patrick's Breastplate

This timeless hymn that celtic monks used to sing to begin their day is just as relevant for us today as it was for them hundreds of years ago.

Protective Prayer: St. Patrick's Breastplate

5 Ways St. Patrick's Life Shows the Power of Prayer

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

5 Ways St. Patrick's Life Shows the Power of Prayer

5 Things You Didn't Know about St. Patrick

Have you ever asked yourself who Saint Patrick actually was? We all recognize his Irish shamrock, and know that one story about the snakes, but who...

5 Things You Didn't Know about St. Patrick

What We Can Learn from St. Patrick's Life: God's Presence Is Real

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

What We Can Learn from St. Patrick's Life: God's Presence Is Real

Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Questions about St. Patrick?

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17th, is known as a day for drinking, wearing green, and partying. But there's more to this holiday than...

Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Questions about St. Patrick?

A Stout Faith: When Beer was a Mission Field

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.

A Stout Faith: When Beer was a Mission Field

How to Honor St. Patrick This Weekend

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,...

How to Honor St. Patrick This Weekend

Saint Patrick: Practical Theologian, Social Activist

Saint Patrick: Practical Theologian, Social Activist

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