Much of what is known about the life of St. Patrick has been interwoven with folklore and legend. Historians generally believe that St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain (not Ireland) in the late 4th century. At age 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold into slavery to a Celtic priest in the area now known as Northern Ireland.
After working six years as a shepherd, he escaped to Britain. He eventually returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. St. Patrick lived as a pilgrim throughout Ireland. Hundreds of years later, people make pilgrimages to Ireland and to places associated with St. Patrick.
Song: Pilgrims of Hope, the theme song for the 2025 Jubilee
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Celebrano San. Patrick, Apóstol peregrino de Irlanda
Gran parte de lo que se sabe sobre la vida de San Patricio se ha entretejido con el folclore y la leyenda. Los historiadores suelen creer que San Patricio, patrón de Irlanda, nació en Gran Bretaña (no en Irlanda) a finales del siglo IV. A los 16 años, fue secuestrado por incursores irlandeses y vendido como esclavo a un sacerdote celta en la zona que hoy se conoce como Irlanda del Norte.
Después de trabajar seis años como pastor, escapó a Gran Bretaña. Finalmente regresó a Irlanda como misionero cristiano. San Patricio vivió como peregrino por toda Irlanda. Cientos de años después, la gente peregrina a Irlanday a lugares relacionados con San Patricio.
Canción: Pilgrims of Hope, el tema del Jubileo de 2025
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Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Welcoming Spring, Stories of Religious Women and a delicious Beef & Broccoli Ramen recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.
In the words of Sister Joan Chittister:
We have joined with others to make this demand to various financial companies that manage investments for us and who support business and organizations who produce the emissions:
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The sisters at the Mount celebrated this day with great enthusiasm as the reports below demonstrate.
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