Many Americans hail heritage from the Emerald Isle, myself included. Some of my great grandparents (and great great grandparents) on both sides of my family emigrated from Ireland.

Growing up, my family had special traditions to keep us connected to the roots of our family history. We cooked certain foods or special family recipes and listened to stories about my great grand parents.


A picture of an Irish cathedral, because why not?! 



As an Irish American, I am struck by the importance of celebrating the feast of Saint Patrick. 

If he never went back to evangelize the pagan culture in Ireland, Catholicism may not have taken root and spread. Maybe it's a stretch, but I like to think my Irish relatives were Catholic because of Saint Patrick.
And, in a way, so am I.

Regardless of whether you claim Irish heritage or not, the life and legacy of Saint Patrick (like many of the Saints in the Church) have impacted the world we live in to this day.


I am over at the Blessed is She blog today sharing some fun, unique ways to celebrate the wearing of green this March 17th.

Head over HERE for some food, prayer, and music ideas.


Saint Patrick, pray for us!



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