Beyond his historical significance, Patrick's humility and piety are examples for us today as we seek to follow Christ and answer his call on our lives.
Despite the hardship and horrors of his youth, God would lead Francis to freedom and call him into a life of gospel ministry as a pastor of an influential church in the nation's capital for almost 50 years.
Beneath the image of a quiet and reserved scholar, we must look deeper and see the conviction and passion that undergirded Thomas Aquinas' intellectual, theological, and spiritual pursuits.
True Christian courage isn't found in physical strength, emotional control, or mental fortitude. Christian courage rests in the power of Christ and what he accomplished through his death and resurrection.
Fellow believers, we stand on the shoulders of giants. Let us not forget them. They are our family. Their story is our story. We are carrying on that story today.