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On St. Patrick's Day, in praise of the imperfect Irish family
Saint Patrick understood that the best way to convince someone of something better wasn't by demonizing a current belief, but to take some of those traditions and adapt them. Maybe it was because he knew how to make the best of difficult situations. For example, the patron saint of Ireland capitalized on the Irish penchant to worship gods with fire and encouraged them to use bonfires to celebrate Christ's resurrection at Easter.
Knowing that the sun was a popular Irish symbol, he superimposed it on the Christian cross, making it all the more attractive to hang in homes. That version is what's become known as the "Celtic Cross" today.
The English-born bishop whom we celebrate today is a reminder that good things can come from horribly difficult times and challenges.
And whether you're Irish or not, from a family that's thriving or one that's struggling to stay afloat, that's a truth we all desperately need to cling to this Saint Patrick's Day.
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