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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Patrick
Patrick arrived at the hill of Slane, at the opposite extremity of the valley from Tara, on Easter Eve, in that year the feast of the Annunciation, and on the summit of the hill kindled the Paschal fire.
Patrick defied them to remove that cloud, and when all their efforts were made in vain, at his prayer the sun sent forth its rays and the brightest sunshine lit up the scene.
Patrick's mountain, and is honoured as the Holy Hill, the Mount Sinai, of Ireland.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/11554a.htm   (5268 words)

  
 Patrick, Saint. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Patrick’s mission was successful; Ireland was almost entirely Christian by the time of his death.
Patrick modified them to harmonize with Christian practice, and he mitigated the harsher ones, particularly those that dealt with slaves and taxation of the poor.
Patrick was probably the author of the Lorica (or Breastplate) of St. Patrick, also called The Cry of the Deer (in Irish, Fáed Fíada), a mystic poem of faith written in Irish and Latin.
www.bartleby.com /65/pa/Patrick.html   (626 words)

  
 Converted file ewn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Patrick also used a knife to stab Parker at least twice, knowing that the manner in which he used the knife was likely to cause death.
Patrick does not have much of a criminal history, and that the criminal history that he has is certainly insignificant as it relates to these offenses.
Patrick was on probation at the time that he committed this offense, and had only been on probation a little over a month from that case at the time that he committed this offense.
www.in.gov /judiciary/opinions/archive/12230402.ewn.html   (4186 words)

  
 Deval Patrick, Democrat for Governor of Massachusetts
With 98 percent of the state precincts reporting, Patrick had 50 percent of the vote, Gabrieli 27 percent, and Reilly was a distant third with 23 percent of the vote.
Patrick has chosen to build a broad citizen organization, fueled by his inspiring presence, perhaps, but also benefiting from the advice and participation of thousands who are joining the political process in earnest for the first time.
Patrick refuses to promise the immediate rollback of the state income tax, for the reason we've stated often: It's property taxes that are hurting Massachusetts residents, not income taxes.
www.devalpatrick.com   (4391 words)

  
 *Ø*  Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine | St Patrick's Day | Saint Patrick history Ireland Irish snakes Celtic ...
Patrick’s life story, as it has been passed down over the centuries, is delightfully replete with miraculous events and adventures.
St Patrick is said to have shown the Irish people how to brew their favourite drink of poteen, and the beverage’s name is said to be derived from that of the saint.
Patrick’s antipathy to the nature-religion of the Druids caused him to curse the sect; their lands became infertile and finally swallowed them up.
www.wilsonsalmanac.com /patrick.html   (2273 words)

  
 Shambala's Patrick Liger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
By far the largest and most unusual cat at the Shambala Preserve, Patrick is a liger: the hybrid offspring of a lion father and a tiger mother.
Patrick was born in the summer of 1990 and formerly resided at Deer Path Animal Haven, a roadside zoo in Illinois.
When Patrick was examined, it was determined that his cage at the zoo had been so small that the muscles in his hindquarters and back legs were seriously losing muscle tone.
www.shambala.org /biographies/patrick.htm   (423 words)

  
 Patrick, from Faith & Values Media
The story of the real St. Patrick is part adventure tale and part spiritual awakening, with the future saint rising from slave to liberator; learning to forgive and ultimately love his enemies; taking up a cause no one believed in; and finally lighting a fire that kept western civilization alive.
Patrick refused to compromise and this commitment soon won the respect and love of the Irish and even the reluctant support of his detractors.
Executive producers of "Patrick" are Edward J. Murray and William Spencer Reilly of Faith and Values Media, and Jeffrey C. Weber of Lightworks Producing Group.
www.patricktv.tv   (583 words)

  
 Patrick Henry
The name Patrick Henry, during the revolution and for some time after, was synonymous with that word in the minds of colonists and Empire alike.
Patrick Henry's personality was a curious antidote to the stern honor of Washington, the refined logic of Jefferson, and the well-tempered industry of Franklin.
Patrick Henry was a strong critic of the constitution proposed in 1787.
www.ushistory.org /declaration/related/henry.htm   (565 words)

  
 Saint Patrick - explorefaith
Patrick was born in Britain in the latter part of the fourth century.
Patrick’s new life was beginning, but it would not be the life that he had envisioned.
Here is where Patrick becomes a soulfriend to me. He is a model of one who abandons his powerlessness to the mighty power of God.
www.explorefaith.org /saints/patrick.html   (751 words)

  
 Patrick O’Brien Foundation » About Patrick
Patrick O'Brien was born October 5, 1974 in Edison, New Jersey and currently lives and works in his hometown of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Patrick has had a successful commercial career on TV and the web, creating unique stories for Spike TV, AOL, IBM, MTV, MICROSOFT and WARP RECORDS with his own brand of darkly humorous and sometimes controversial films and animations.
Patrick was diagnosed with ALS on May 24, 2005 and it was at this point that he decided to embark on his feature length documentary film, entitled "October 5, 1974″.
www.patrickobrienfoundation.org /about-patrick   (156 words)

  
 www.St-Patricks-Day.com - ABOUT SAINT PATRICK
Saint Patrick is believed to have been born in the late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius, a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers in Christ.
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland.
While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites.
www.st-patricks-day.com /about_saintpatrick.asp   (517 words)

  
 Saint Patrick - Catholic Online
Patrick's captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast.
Patrick converted Dichu (the chieftain) after he was unable to move his arm until he became friendly to Patrick.
Patrick was a humble, pious, gentle man, whose love and total devotion to and trust in God should be a shining example to each of us.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=89   (921 words)

  
 Anti-tobacco school assembly programs & speakers for anti-smoking college lectures
Patrick Reynolds is a grandson of the tobacco company founder, R.J. Reynolds, but the family's brands, Camel and Winston, killed his father and eldest brother.
Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the national media and before Congress have made this grandson of tobacco company magnate R.J. Reynolds an internationally known and respected advocate for a smokefree society.
Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the international press include profiles by Time, Newsweek, AP, UPI, NBC's Tom Brokaw, CBS' Dan Rather, ABC World News, CNN Headline News, and numerous features by the world's major dailies.
www.tobaccofree.org /patrick.htm   (1976 words)

  
 Saint Patrick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In closing the letter, Patrick requests that his messenger read the letter aloud in the presence of Coroticus and all his people, "so that on no account it be suppressed or hidden by anyone," and expresses the hope that his words would inspire Coroticus and his soldiers to repent and to release their captives.
Legend also credits Patrick with teaching the Irish about the concept of the Trinity by showing people the shamrock, a 3-leaved clover, using it to highlight the Christian dogma of 'three divine persons in the one God' (as opposed to the Arian belief that was popular in Patrick's time).
Patrick, arch-apostle, or archbishop and apostle of the Irish, rested on the 16th of the Kalends of April in the 120th year of his age, in the 60th year after he had come to Ireland to baptize the Irish.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Patrick   (2030 words)

  
 The St. Patrick You Never Knew - March 1997 Issue of St. Anthony Messenger Magazine Online
Patrick was born Patricius somewhere in Roman Britain to a relatively wealthy family.
Patrick was so certain that he had been specifically called by God to do exactly what he did—return to the land of his captivity and convert the barbarians to Christianity—that his Confession leaves even the modern reader little room for doubt.
Patrick's enslavement as an adolescent had to have been a critical factor in the development of his unique attitude toward the Irish.
www.americancatholic.org /Messenger/Mar1997/feature1.asp   (3158 words)

  
 St. Patrick's Day -- Customs and History
The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385.
Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland.
Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time.
wilstar.com /holidays/patrick.htm   (505 words)

  
 St. Patrick's Day History, Saint Patrick's Day History And Origin
Patrick's Day is a tribute to the national hero of Ireland, and all the Irish people.
Patrick, who dedicated his life to, and braved all odds to share his faith with, the people of Ireland, was born in the latter part of the 4th century to wealthy parents in Roman-ruled Britain.
It is St. Patrick's efforts, his dedication and his love for the Irish people that are recalled and celebrated every March 17 on St. Patrick's Day, and it is his inspiration that is sought every March 17, in today's difficult world.
www.123greetings.com /events/saint_patricks_day/info/history.html   (547 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Patrick: DVD: Richard Franklin,Susan Penhaligon,Robert Helpmann,Rod Mullinar,Bruce Barry,Julia Blake,Helen ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
For some reason, after this Patrick is rendered comatose with massive damage to his cerebral cortex (the film doesn't even explain any of this) and for the last 15 years he has been in hospital (Well he wouldn't be surfing at Noosa, would he?).
To try and prove to her collegues that Patrick can "speak" Kathy has him telepathically type messages on a typewriter, but of course she is unable to use this as proof as well and soon Kathy's friends and family are questioning her sanity.
Patrick could be considered an acquired taste, so those who are familiar with it and liked it will find this DVD a very satisfying purchase and a nice surprise to see it in its original form.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00003PE93?v=glance   (1851 words)

  
 Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia in 1736, to John and Sarah Winston Henry.
A symbol of America's struggle for liberty and self-government, Patrick Henry was a lawyer, patriot, orator, and willing participant in virtually every aspect of the founding of America.
Richard Schuman interprets the character of Patrick Henry for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
www.history.org /Almanack/people/bios/biohen.cfm   (556 words)

  
 Patrick County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It is a tired cliche, but Patrick County really is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.
For the corporate community, Patrick County offers educated, hard-working employees and a low-cost environment in which to do business.
Patrick County boasts a quality of life unrivaled in Virginia and possibly the country.
www.co.patrick.va.us /department.cfm?ID=12&pg=66   (182 words)

  
 Glimpses bulletin #75: Patrick: Neither Irish nor Roman Catholic!
PATRICK WAS BORN over 1,600 years ago about 389 AD He was the next great Christian missionary that we know of after the Apostle Paul, even though he wasn't born for over 300 years after Paul's death.
Patrick, the Irish Legend Armed with only courage and conviction, Patrick's unwavering belief that good conquers evil liberated Ireland and altered the course of history.
Patrick was born in Britain, the privileged son of nobility.
chi.gospelcom.net /GLIMPSEF/Glimpses/glmps075.shtml   (1601 words)

  
 cbs4boston.com - Patrick Fires Fierce Words Defending His Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Patrick is outraged over published reports outlining a violent attack against his sister at the hands of her husband; and his brother-in-law's subsequent failure to register as a sex offender.
Patrick said it was "pathetic" and "wrong" to drag his relatives into the race.
The Healey campaign has been targeting Patrick's record on crime in a series of ads, taking advantage of recent revelations that Patrick contributed thousands of dollars to a fund for DNA testing for convicted rapist Benjamin LaGuer.
cbs4boston.com /topstories/local_story_286142927.html   (615 words)

  
 CBS - The Amazing Race
Susan and Patrick are the first mother/son Team in the history of THE AMAZING RACE.
Susan is the Director for Judicial Affairs for Miami University in Ohio and Patrick is a writer.
Patrick says he is extremely close with this family, and they’ve always been very supportive of him, including when he told them he was gay.
www.cbs.com /primetime/amazing_race7/teams/susan   (192 words)

  
 The Patrick Doyle Archive - News
Patrick's score for the fourth Harry Potter installment was released on Nov. 15 on Warner Sunset Records.
Sean Connery, who is voicing the title character (a Scottish veterinarian with a pet goat), is interviewed in the Glasgow Sunday Mail about this project, which may be finished by next summer to be shown on the festival circuit, with the possibility of it being developed as a TV series in Scotland.
Patrick is not only scoring the film, but will also be a member of the cast (playing the role of The Admiral).
doylefans.squarespace.com   (1036 words)

  
 Patrick Stewart Tribute Page
Patrick is an extremely handsome man. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for 30 years and is at home on the stage in London, New York and Los Angeles.
Patrick Stewart was discovered by producer Robert Justman for the role of the Captain of the Enterprise.
Patrick is currently engaged to the former Star Trek: Voyager producer Wendy Neuss.
members.tripod.com /~PatrickStewart/pstewart.html   (755 words)

  
 Patrick Fitzgerald News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A long-time fundraiser and adviser to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Tony Rezko, was indicted by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's office on extortion and bank fraud charges.
Patrick Fitzgerald, true to his modus operandi, has turned some more defendants in the Illiniois corruption probe, and now, three weeks prior to election day, has indicted the top aide to Illinois Governor Rod...
Clarice Feldman has made good on her promise to demand an investigation into Patrick Fitzgerald's professional conduct regarding his misleading and misguided antics to grasp for some fault at the WH for what is...
www.topix.net /who/patrick-fitzgerald   (685 words)

  
 Patrick Warburton Photos - Patrick Warburton News - Patrick Warburton Information
Patrick Warburton lept into pop culture consciousness as David Puddy, Elaine's on-again, off-again boyfriend on the hit sitcom Seinfeld in 1995, and has since then steadily found his deadpan talents in ever-greater demand.
Patrick has stated that he would love to work with Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg, but he has yet to do so.
Patrick is a huge fan of the band "Pearl Jam".
www.tv.com /patrick-warburton/person/23399/summary.html   (474 words)

  
 Patrick McNally
Patrick also talks about Marriage, Shyness, Dating and Starting Over, and much more...
Patrick chose the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb to test his work and was on hand to provide the cure.
Business owners are now sponsoring Patrick to work with their staff across the country.
www.patrick-mcnally.com   (524 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Patrick
In the Middle Ages Ireland became known as the Land of Saints, and during the Dark Ages its monasteries were the great repositories of learning in Europe, all a consequence of Patrick's ministry.
Furness Dig May Have Found Saint Patrick's Birthplace
I came to the Irish people to preach the Gospel and endure the taunts of unbelievers, putting up with reproaches about my earthly pilgrimage, suffering many persecutions, even bondage, and losing my birthright of freedom for the benefit of others.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintp01.htm   (297 words)

  
 TV.com: The New Home of TV Tome
Popular American-born Irish actor Patrick McGoohan was born in New York City, the Astoria district on Long Island on March 19, 1928.
His parents had immigrated to the united States and, within a few months after his birth, decided to return to Ireland.
Patrick McGoohan ("Secret Agent", "The Prisoner") returned to series television with "Rafferty", after two memorable guest star performances on "Columbo".
www.tv.com /patrick-mcgoohan/person/7802/summary.html   (376 words)

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