The Real St Patrick - a Pilgrim of Hope
14th March 2025
This short pamphlet on ‘the real Patrick’ is based solely on the Confessio. It attempts to let St Patrick’s own words speak for themselves (these are the sentences in bold italic type). In his own writings we discover a man who,
- knew the pain of human trafficking,
- discovered a ‘higher power’: the power of the Spirit, at a time of brokenness and loneliness in exile
- was betrayed by a close friend in the Church,
- was misunderstood and rashly judged by his own Church,
- reached out to his captors with a message of God’s love and forgiveness,
- had a special concern for women who were abused (i.e. female slaves),
- who was not afraid to challenge the powerful and privileged,
- who inspired countless young men and women to dedicate themselves to God.
To simply read the Confessio, as it stands, can be confusing. It needs some historical context and this short pamphlet attempts to provide that context. Hopefully when you do read the Confessio it might be more understandable.
Download the Pamphlet below:
