the saint, the champion, in everyone

​St. Patrick was born in Scotland in the fifth century. At the age of 16, he was captured by Irish pirates and sold into slavery. He escaped years later and entered the Monastery of St. Martin in France. After becoming a cleric, he returned to Ireland where he faced imprisonment or execution, but he survived to preach and teach, to build churches and schools. He became not just a saint, but a patron saint – a benefactor, a champion, a mentor.
'May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore." - Saint Patrick.
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, I give thanks for the mentoring spirit in us all. Today I see the champion, the saint, in my brothers and sisters and I celebrate the divine potential in each one. “Top of the morning” to us all, wishing us “all the joy our hearts can hold.” Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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