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 Who is Saint Patrick?
Important historical figures are frequently shadowed
by the myths and legends attributed to them over the
course of centuries, and St. Patrick is no
exception. He is believed to have been born in the
late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius, a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine
in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers
in Christ. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, St.
Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of
Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity
to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes
from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual
autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of
British mistreatment of Irish Christians.
Saint
Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded
man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to
his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument
whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and
unclean things had become the people of God. Check
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St. Patrick's Day
Costume Party Ideas
 When
Irish Eyes are Smiling
There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure a stone you'd beguile,
So there's never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be;
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me.
Chorus:
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart,
And it makes even sunshine more bright.
Like the linnet's sweet song,
Crooning all the day long,
Comes your laughter and light.
For the springtime of life
Is the sweetest of all
There is ne'er a real care or regret;
And while springtime is ours
Throughout all of youth's hours,
Let us smile each chance we get.
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