“The Holy Behind the Holiday: Saint Patrick” by Caleb Mathis

Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual excuse to get decked out in green, pinch people, and swim in a sea of Guinness. Unsurprisingly, none of that has anything to do with the life that gives its name to the holiday. In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares the incredible true story of Patrick—from runaway slave to missionary who would actually return to the place that had once enslaved him. Patrick’s life is full of miracles and moves that still inspire 1,500 years after his death. Before you raise a pint on his holiday, press play on this podcast. Read the full length article here. Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here. Find the latest Crossroads articles here.