"And many gifts were offered to me with weeping and tears, and I offended them [the donors], and also went against the wishes of a good number of my elders; but guided by God, I neither agreed with them nor deferred to them, not by my own grace but by God who is victorious in me and withstands them all, so that I might come to the Irish people to preach the Gospel and endure insults from unbelievers; that I might hear scandal of my travels, and endure many persecutions to the extent of prison; and so that I might give up my free birthright for the advantage of others, and if I should be worthy, I am ready [to give] even my life without hesitation; and most willingly for His name. And I choose to devote it to him even unto death, if God grant it to me."
from The Confession of St. Patrick
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So, how was the day, then?
I'm glad you've discovered the CCEL, too. I use there resources quite a bit myself. Such a variety of "goodies!"
St. Patrick, pray for us.
Wonderful post. I hadn't realized that St. Patrick was an author as well.
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