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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Alphabe Thursday: Letter S

S is for Saint Patrick.  Saint Patrick is known as the Patron Saint of Ireland.  He was born in Kilpatrick, Scotland in 387.  As a boy of 16, he was carried off into captivity by Irish marauders and sold into slavery.  

According to his confessio, during the six years he tended his master's flock he prayed hundreds of times a day.  His six years of captivity prepared him for his future apostolate.  He was fluent in Celtic and used his knowledge to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection.  He died on March 17, 493.
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Those who know me well, know that St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite days of the year.  Over the next few weeks, I will share some stories of St. Patrick's Day past, some recipes, and some plans for this year.

Also, Cuisine Kathleen is hosting her annual St. Patrick's Day Blog Crawl on March 15.  Start thinking now about your fun St. Patrick's Day post and join in the fun.    
I am submitting this post as my homework for Jenny Matlock's Alphabe Thursday.  Visit Jenny's blog to read more essays for the letter S.

MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
 
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20 comments:

  1. LoriFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I can't wait. We are heading to Louisiana to Baton Rouge, huge parade there and goes right in front of my sister's house! Irish coffee here we come.

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  2. DonnieFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    That was a great post on a wonderful Saint. Like the changes to your blog too.

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  3. DebbiedoosFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I love it. I joined in that party last year...it was so fun. I may have to do it again this year! XO

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  4. LynnFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I think the Blog Crawl was only my second post, it was fun! Time to start thinking green:@)

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  5. Amanda LeeFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Wow! He lived to be 106! Loved the story -- thanks for coming by House Revivals! I do think the tricycle is just that perfect touch :)
    ~Amanda

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  6. CherylFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    St. Patrick's Day brings Spring to mind. A double shot of Ss and a smile to go with.

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  7. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I just came over to drop off your King Cake...lol And wow, St. Patty's Day is so fun in New Orleans!
    XO

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  8. JudieFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    If I started crawling now, I just might make that crawl!!
    Thanks for the nice comment on my post!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I love St. Patrick's Day too. JDaniel has a special shirt for the holiday this year.

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  10. JoFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh St. Patricks day is always so much fun, it's wonderful of you to share some of the history of this Saint!

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  11. AmyFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I also LOVE St. Pat's day, and Ireland is my FAVORITE place to go to!
    I love the new blog design and can't wait to read your stories.

    I am sorry I don't comment more, I can't comment from work, I don't know why. : (

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  12. Cheryl D.February 17, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I never got that into St. Patrick's Day, other than wearing green! I know I'm in the minority though!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I didn't even realize that St. Patrick's day is coming up soon! All this dreary winter weather we've been getting makes it feel like spring will never come. Can't wait to celebrate St. Patrick's day this year!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    everything is green for the month of March
    i even tolerate green jello =)
    love your shamrocky blog and thanx for
    telling the story of St. Patrick =)
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  15. RNSANEFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    How fun! I will really look forward to St. Patrick's day this year with more special posts!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I have fond memories of St. Patrick's Day. Probably because my birthday is March 18th. My first legal beer was green!

    Teresa

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  17. JennyFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Good morning La! It's so strange to think of the story taking place in the year 387. Unbelievable.

    I'm always fascinated by history and this was a perfectly interesting visit for Alphabe-Thursday's letter "S".

    Thanks for linking this week!

    Love my visits here!

    A+

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  18. PondsideFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I'll look forward to the coming posts!
    I like St Patrick's Day because it's just a happy day, with no baggage about gifts and too much decoration!

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  19. paigeFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I like St. Patrick's day, too! Have you ever spent it in Ireland?

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  20. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    fun one.

    Happy Day Ahead.

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