Right after St. Valentine's Day was history, I immediately saw St. Patrick's Day cards and decorations in the stores. There may be signs of winter and white snow around us, but the Shamrock decorations of green are symbolic of life and soon we'll have St. Patrick's Day and spring. I've always been curious about Bishop Patrick and why people considered him a saint in their lives. In my research, I read about the legend of the Shamrock and will share these thoughts with you.

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 Saint, 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 Spirit. 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. The simple beauty of this explanation convinced these skeptics, and from that day the shamrock has been revered throughout Ireland.

Throughout the years, I've always been so inspired by the wit and humor of my Irish friends. They have blessed my life and given me an appreciation of their culture and their appreciation of family and friends. This Irish thing could be for us all, even though we may now be able to say we have a bit of Irish. Family and friends, the two things we're most grateful for are our family and our friends. The care they have provided, the love so strong and true. The thoughtfulness that's spoken in words and actions too. Our grandmas and grandpas, our mothers and our dads, our brothers and our sisters are there through good and bad. They're special friends to share with our smiles, our hopes, our fears. When counting all God's blessings, gift of love that never end. We can count on friends and family and our family as true friends. Irish Gerand Butler.

More Irish Thoughts: May the raindrops fall by lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sun shine brighten your heart. May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love. Have a special day on St. Patrick's Day!

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea By Luetta G Werner

Published in the Marion Record on March 12th, 1997.

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