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are few days in the calendar that are marked with worldwide celebration,
nostalgia and party atmosphere. St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th,
celebrating the patron saint of Ireland has become one of those
days. This can also be a day when many reflect on what it means
to be ‘Irish’! Those who live far away from the emerald
isle or whose ancestors came from her shores, use this day as a
day to fell connected again to Ireland but also to the Irish family
living all over the world
It is interesting that Ireland’s
patron saint’s day has been chosen for this. At times in amongst
the parties, the parades and celebrations it is easy to forget who
St. Patrick was and what he stood for. It is also easy to see Ireland
through rose or emerald tinted glasses.
Prayonstpatricksday.com
affords an opportunity to stop and reflect on the life of Ireland’s
patron saint and what he stood for. It affords an opportunity for
all who have any affinity to the island of Ireland or love for her,
to pray to the God of St. Patrick for her future. That God would
bless the people of this island wherever they are and that they
would know in a deeper way the God who inspired their patron saint
so many centuries ago.
So join in praying on St.
Patrick’s Day 2006, Friday 17th March. If you can pray even
for short moment on this day, it would be great to hear from you.
Register your details – Become one of the thousands who will
pray on this day.
Every Blessing from Ireland
Richard Treacy
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