St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick just might be the greatest saint,
right up there with Saints Joseph, Francis, Mary,
in Britain as a boy, a saint he ain’t,
yet now more famed than Cork or Londonderry.

This Irish slave boy prays all night and day,
escapes to home, he follows what God planned:
bring back his Catholic faith a priest and stay,
convert all his beloved Ireland.

His Church this faithful Catholic bishop carries
throughout the island’s missions without fear,
abroad he sends his Day and missionaries,
most celebrated feast day of the year.

Instead of getting drunk this happy day,
thank God for Patrick, go to Mass, and pray.

                       by Pete Voelz        3/17/15