Donât just wear green â spend the day in prayer A statue of St. Patrick is seen at the Church of St. Michael in New York City. The feast of St. Patrick, patron of Ireland, is March 17. (Gregory A. Shemitz/CNS)
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Books for lads, lassies
Here are a few options to help your wee leprechauns at home learn about St. Patrick and delight in Irish-inspired storytelling. “Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland,” by Tomie dePaola
A picture book biography by the beloved author-illustrator tells the story of Patrick’s life from his noble birth in Britain to the dreams that led him to convert the Irish people to Christianity. Religious themes are interwoven into the book, which includes five legends about St. Patrick.