The Lord opened the understanding of my unbelieving heart, so that I should recall my sins.
Saint PatrickI am Patrick, yes a sinner and indeed untaught; yet I am established here in Ireland where I profess myself bishop. I am certain in my heart that 'all that I am,' I have received from God. So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.
Saint PatrickHe [God] watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son.
Saint PatrickI 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.
Saint Patrick