Good and gracious Triune God, We rise today in your love, which sustains us always. As St. Patrick saw you in the shamrock’s three green leaves, may all our words, thoughts, and actions bear witness to you today. May we remember that you are with us throughout our day, guiding us through the trials the …

St. Patrick, apostle of Ireland, You were kidnapped as a youth and sold as a slave, but discovered the living God in the depths of solitude and prayer. After escaping home, God called you to return to the land of your imprisonment as a missionary, and you converted the entire nation to faith in our …

St. Patrick, apostle to Ireland, in prayer you heard a call to return to the land of your captivity to share good news. You loved and taught the Irish people, and they turned to the source of your goodness, Jesus Christ. Because of your faithful leadership, Ireland became known as “the land of saints.” We …