Video of the Day: Trailor from 2020 film “St. Patrick: Pilgrimage to Peace”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,” Acts 1:8.
Biblical Connection:
According to a first century historian, today’s verse are the final words spoken by Jesus before he ascends into heaven after rising from the dead, on Easter Sunday, weeks before. This trailer about St. Patrick’s life begins with a man on the street interview, asking individuals celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The secularization of this holiday has evolved into a modern-day pagan festival. Yet, the real St. Patrick followed Jesus’ command known as the Great Commission and became an apostle of Ireland, bringing the good news about Jesus Christ, John 3:16-17, to this nation.
St. Patrick was persecuted for his Christian faith during the fifth century, taken to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. Following a similar path of the Old Testament Joseph in Genesis 37:19-27. Despite these initial hardships, God was with St. Patrick as his faith came alive in captivity. When the timing was right, God allowed Patrick to escape and return to his home in Great Britain. Like Paul Harvey would say in his radio program, the Rest of the Story involves a return trip to Ireland. However, this one wasn’t forced as Patrick followed a call from God to Christianize the Irish people.
Closing Song:
As you engage in traditional St. Patrick Day parties, make sure you share the truth about the man who inspired this celebration. If you do, Paul Harvey would be proud to know that you’ve revealed the rest of the story about St. Patrick.
by Jay Mankus
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