Lenten eMeditation - March 17, 2006 #17
<p>Happy St. Patrick's Day. I have my green on today even though I am German through and through. </p>
 
<p>One of the most popular legends that surround the life of St. Patrick is that he used the shamrock to teach the Trinity: The stem represented the one divine nature, and the three leaves the three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.</p>
 
<p>This story eventually resulted in the custom called "the wearing of the green." By the 17th century, Irish Catholics wore shamrocks on their lapels when they attended Mass and celebrated the feast of St. Patrick.</p>
 
<p>I pray the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit continue to enrich our celebration of Lent.
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<p>"Remember the marvels the Lord has done." (Ps 105:5a)</p>