Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today, Chuck Colson weighs in with his thoughts on St. Patrick:

As it is with many Christian holidays, Saint Patrick’s Day has lost much of its original meaning. Instead of settling for parades, cardboard leprechauns, and “the wearing of the green,” we ought to recover our Christian heritage, celebrate the great evangelist, and teach our kids about this Christian hero.

Also, be sure to read about how the Irish saved Western Civilization.

P.S. -- More info on the life of St. Patrick and the history of St. Patrick's Day on the History Channel.

P.P.S. -- From Hugh Hewitt:

The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the Celtic Tiger -- the Irish economy, which nearly doubled during the 1990s-- and its effect on other areas of Irish life, like cost of living and commutes.

And if you're in the mood for some good Irish music, be sure to check out Mozaik. I heard these guys live in Dublin last summer and they were fantastic!

P.P.P.S -- Read the "Confessio" of Saint Patrick here:

This autobiographical confession was written by Patrick himself, in Latin, around the year 450. It offers a unique record of life in the British Isles during those times. Born in England or Scotland, kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland as a teen, escaping probably to northern France, and returning to Ireland as a missionary after a prophetic dream... it's quite amazing that this record has survived!