Facts on St. Patrick-
Scripture St. Patrick used-
St Patrick spread Christianity in a peaceful way so the scripture that he used a lot would be Psalms because it talks about peace and how there is a future for a man with peace. St. Patrick didn't directly use the bible but he used symbols to get his point across. For example he used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. In applying the bible, Patrick is very straight forward and practical. He had a very intimate understanding of the bible.
- He was enslaved as a young teen by pagans and druids, he turned to God while in captivity
- At age 20 he escaped and returned to his family where he began studying for the priesthood
- He preached to all of Ireland for 40 years
- He managed to convert all of Ireland without any bloodshed
- He died at Saul, the site of the first church he had built
Scripture St. Patrick used-
St Patrick spread Christianity in a peaceful way so the scripture that he used a lot would be Psalms because it talks about peace and how there is a future for a man with peace. St. Patrick didn't directly use the bible but he used symbols to get his point across. For example he used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. In applying the bible, Patrick is very straight forward and practical. He had a very intimate understanding of the bible.