Patrick never chased the snakes out of Ireland. Nor do we really know whether he used the shamrock to teach converts about the Trinity. But what we do know about St. Patrick is far more interesting than many of the legends that grew up around him. Our new special-edition Catholic Update, The Real St. Patrick explores the roots of St. Patrick's Day and ways to add a spiritual dimension to the celebration.

Bishop Patrick was an ordinary man who, in trying to bring Christ’s love to the Irish people, lived an extraordinary life. 

St. Anthony Messenger