Lent 2025: Part Two

During the second week of Lent, there isn't much news to cover, except for one announcement and a notable holiday—not for its traditions, but for its meaning and origin: Saint Patrick's Day.

Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is an exciting holiday to learn about, so I decided to focus on the holiday's patron saint, Saint Patrick. To summarize, Saint Patrick was originally from England but was kidnapped and taken to Ireland, where he was held as a slave. During this difficult time, he developed a strong prayer life and eventually managed to escape. Later in life, he felt called by God to return to Ireland and teach the people about the Almighty Father. For a more detailed explanation of his life and the reasons he is considered a saint, I will provide a link to a website that explains it further below.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-we-celebrate-st-patricks-day/ <---- Click here for the article

Our Church's new Anthem! Wait, What?

I have decided to choose an anthem for Saint Mary's Church titled "Abide With Me." I believe this song is fitting as it asks God to remain with us, and that is something we desire deeply. Throughout our journey as a church, we frequently invite God to accompany us during Mass and as we navigate life.

While this hymn is particularly meaningful during Lent, its message resonates in our daily lives. We seek God's presence not just during times of reflection and change, but continuously, to help us persevere through various challenges. Therefore, we ask God to abide with us always. I will include a link to this song at the end of this section.

"Abide With Me" OCP Session Choir <---- Click here for the song