St. Patrick's Day

PATRICK
Also known as
Apostle of Ireland; Maewyn Succat; Patricius; Patrizio
Memorial
17 March
Profile
Kidnapped from the British mainland around age 16, and shipped to Ireland as a slave. Sent to the mountains as a shepherd, he spent his time in prayer. After six years of this life, he received had a dream in which he a command to return to Britain; seeing it as a sign, he escaped. Studied in continental monasteries. Priest. Bishop. Sent by Pope Saint Celestine to evangelize England, then Ireland, during which his chariot driver was Saint Odran, and Saint Jarlath was one of his spiritual students. In 33 years he effectively converted the Ireland. In the Middle Ages Ireland became known as the Land of Saints, and during the Dark Ages its monasteries were the great repositories of learning in Europe, all a consequence of Patrick's ministry.
Born
387-390 at Scotland as Maewyn Succat
Died
461-464 at Saul, County Down, Ireland

A delayed Happy St. Patrick's Day for yesterday (could not access server yesterday). Hope all the Irish had a great day!
Went to the "Dooleys" club last night, for the usual Fridays night raffle,and again as it becoming
as normal, none of my numbers came out,but the club was full of people celebrating St.Patrick's
Day,so I hope that they all had a good time,and maybe won some prizes.
The Commonwealth Games are continuing in Melbourne. I'll try and publish some details and
photos in the next "Blog"

Wishing all a nice day