Why is Saint Patrick’s Day Important?

March 14, 2022 1 Comment

Why is Saint Patrick’s Day Important?

Dive into the fascinating history behind Saint Patrick’s Day beyond the green beer and leprechauns. Learn about the traditions, significance, and cultural importance of this holiday while enjoying the festivities with a newfound appreciation. Let's celebrate this day with a deeper understanding and connection to its roots.

St. Patrick’s Day started as a small, religious holiday in Ireland. And believe it or not, for the first nearly six decades, bars had to stay closed because the holiday falls during Lent.

The law was lifted in 1961; and now, 13 million pints of Guinness are sold around the world on March 17th.

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.  He is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish.

The Legend of the Shamrock

Long ago, when Ireland was the land of Druids, there was a great Bishop, Patrick by name, who came to teach the word of God throughout the country. This St. Patrick—for he was indeed a saint—was well loved everywhere he went. One day, however, a group of his followers came to him and admitted that it was difficult for them to believe in the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

St. Patrick reflected a moment and then, stooping down, he plucked a leaf from the shamrock and held it before them, bidding them to behold the living example of the “Three-in-One.” St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The simple beauty of this explanation convinced these skeptics, and from that day the shamrock has been revered throughout Ireland.

A four-leaf clover has always been considered a symbol of good luck in Irish culture. According to legend, the leaves of a four-leaf clover represent hope, faith, and love, and God added another leaf for luck.

St. Patrick chose the shamrock from Ireland’s greenest land to teach of Father, Son and Spirit so that we could understand. May you be blessed with all God’s gifts on St. Patrick’s Day and always.

Bible Verse: Psalm 19:1
"The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork."

May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold. And at the end of all your rainbows may you find a pot of gold~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! What Does St. Paddy's Day hold for you? Click Here

Wishing you a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day!
Cherokee Billie

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Mary
Mary

March 15, 2024

Beautiful

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