The Legacy of St. Patrick’s Day is Rebirth for All

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” (1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV)

My husband comes from an Irish Catholic family, and we have developed quite a fondness for Ireland. In fact, the two of us are headed to the Emerald Isle for the first time this summer.

Not only does my mother-in-law trace both of her parents’ lineage to Ireland, but my husband’s maternal grandfather and one of my maternal great-grandmothers were born on Saint Patrick’s Day. As a result of this lucky coincidence, the patron saint of Ireland is one of our family’s favorite saints, and we love to celebrate his feast day with our daughters every March. Last year, we took them to a Saint Patrick’s Day festival featuring traditional Irish dancing.

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