Saint Patrick

“Before I was humbled I was like a stone lying in deep mire, and he that is mighty came and in his mercy raised me up.”

“I give thanks to my God unceasingly, who kept me faithful in the day of my temptation.”

“Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.”

“Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.”

“I am greatly God's debtor, because he granted me so much grace, that through me many people would be reborn in God.”

“I am a slave in Christ to a foreign nation for the unspeakable glory of life everlasting which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

“I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and kinsfolk to know my nature so that they may be able to perceive my soul's desire.”

“I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of moon, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of wind, Depth of sea, Stability of earth, Firmness of rock.”

“I am Patrick, a sinner, most unlearned, the least of all the faithful, and utterly despised by many.”

“The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, and my faith was strengthened.”

“If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God so as to teach these peoples; even though some of them still look down on me.”

“I pray to God to give me perseverance and to deign that I be a faithful witness to Him to the end of my life for my God.”