I bind to myself today
The virtue of the Incarnation of Christ with His Baptism,
The virtue of His crucifixion with His burial,
The virtue of His Resurrection with His Ascension,
The virtue of His coming on the Judgment Day.
- St. Patrick
I found this pray in an article and then this quote at the end of it. It is basically what I was going to add to the prayer, only more well written, so I just added it on. If you follow the link at the end of it, you should get the article I got it from.
"So, this March 17, while everyone else is celebrating all things Irish by decking themselves out in green, drinking only the darkest Irish beer, or tuning in to Public Radio's celebration of Celtic music, let us be challenged by the sacrificial life of St. Patrick, looking for opportunities to turn our enslavements into blessings, speaking the message of the gospel message in a way that respects the culture of those around us while challenging them to change."
Eric Hurtgen on relevantmagazine.com
Happy St. Patricks Day...
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Which is actually how they do it in Ireland. It is a Saint's day that starts with mass and involves gathering with family and being thankful for the sacrifices that St. Patrick made. -Sara
What you've quoted is the second stanza of St Patrick's Breastplate. You'll find it at 370 in the Hymnal 1982, here with music, here with a second translation and a collect, or listen here to a recording. It's sung most frequently on Trinity Sunday, so look for it on your music list this June 3. - Shawn
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