The life of a saint if wisely studied will foster saintliness; the life of a hero will lead to heroism. St Patrick was both saint and hero, and yet was beset by infirmities and sins like the weakest. But he overcame and his victory may encourage others.
St. Patrick; His Life and Teaching by Ebenezer Josiah NewellStudying the life of Saint Patrick is a worthwhile endeavor both because of the historical standpoint and as a way of understanding why the celebration of St. Patrick Day is so popular. One way to do this is to by reading books on Irish culture and history. A good source of such materials is Google Books. The Google database contains a massive library of scanned books. Google Book Search is a very useful tool for finding and downloading books in the public domain. Below you will find a selection of books you can use to learn more about St. Patrick and the traditions surrounding his holiday.
Author: Anne Jefferson
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