Happy St Patrick's Day

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"May your troubles be less. 

Your blessings be more. 

And nothing but happiness come through your door."


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  1. 雲水17 March 2023 at 18:43

    Holy Bishop Patrick,
    Faithful shepherd of Christ's royal flock,
    You filled Ireland with the radiance of the Gospel:
    The mighty strength of the Trinity!
    Now that you stand before the Saviour,
    Pray that He may preserve us in faith and love!

    And the lovely Fáed Fíada - The Cry of the Deer or St. Patrick's Lorica.

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    1. Gadjo Dilo18 March 2023 at 16:13

      @雲水,
      Amen! Happy St Patrick's Day to everybody.

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  2. Right Angle18 March 2023 at 15:52

    Hi Happy Jack, sorry to be off-topic, I just came across this news item, and I am not sure if you have already seen it or if it has been posted on an earlier thread:

    https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congress-members-blast-uk-harassment-christians-rare-rebuke-close-us-ally
    (Published 15 March 2023)

    Be warned, it is (sadly) a rather long read!

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    1. Happy Jack18 March 2023 at 16:13

      Thanks, RA. These are developments HJ is following.

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    2. Right Angle19 March 2023 at 13:26

      Yet another item to add:

      https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11877861/Christian-theology-lecturer-sacked-threatened-counter-terrorism-referral.html

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    3. Happy Jack19 March 2023 at 14:50

      'As a Methodist institution, Cliff College is committed to being a safe and hospitable place where those with differing convictions are welcomed and encouraged to live and learn together as faithful disciples of Christ.'

      How ironic!

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