Most of us grew up with the custom of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, to avoid being pinched, and we may have even heard that St. Patrick used clover (shamrocks) to teach the people of Ireland about the Holy Trinity.
But do you know the story of how 16-year old Patrick arrived on the island of Hibernia (the ancient name for Ireland), left, and eventually returned as a missionary?
Your children will love Zachary Lynch's telling of the Life of Saint Patrick, Enlightener of the Irish
, published by Conciliar Press. His gorgeous Celtic illuminations bring the story to life, and draw us into the isolated land of a pagan Irish King and his druids.
, published by Conciliar Press. His gorgeous Celtic illuminations bring the story to life, and draw us into the isolated land of a pagan Irish King and his druids. St. Patrick faced many dangers, but said,
"I was not afraid of these things, because of the promise of heaven,
because I have thrown myself into God's hands,
who reigns over all things."
See how much you know about St. Patrick's Day - take this fun quiz from National Geographic for Kids.
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