Fr. Shenan J. Boquet: St. Patrick and Truth

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet, Human Life International, March 20, 2025

I bind myself today

Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,

Through belief in the Threeness,

Through confession of the Oneness

of the Creator of creation.

–St. Patrick’s Breastplate

(On March 17th), the Catholic Church remembers and celebrates the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This beloved saint of the Emerald Isle preached the Gospel for nearly forty years. His story is one of hardship and transformation that God used to confront the pagan culture dominating 5^th century Ireland. The challenges he faced were similar to those we face today – slavery, human trafficking, human sacrifice, and the worship of false gods. With firmness of faith and undaunting determination, St. Patrick confronted the evils of his day and changed the landscape of Irish culture that led to the baptism and conversion of thousands, the establishment of churches, and the integration of Catholic teaching that still influences modern-day Irish society.

I recently joined HLI Ireland for a one-week mission, hosting programs in Dublin, Drogheda, Monaghan, Enniskillen, Derry, and Belfast. The theme of the mission was “Ireland, let us turn back to Christ the King, and the tender love of His Mother.” The message was a call for Ireland to reclaim the sovereignty of Christ, to respect and defend the sacredness of life, and to uphold marriage and family as designed by the Creator. …

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