Saint Patrick is one of the worlds most popular saints. On his day, March 17, everyones Irish. Why the shamrock? Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. It has been associated with him and the Irish ever since. The following is a well known poem composed by Patrick.
Christ be with me
Christ be before me
Christ be behind me
Christ be within me
Christ be beneath me
Christ be above me
Christ be at my right
Christ be at my left
Christ be in the fort
Christ be in the chariot seat
Christ be in the ship
Christ be in the heart of
everyone who thinks of me
Christ be in the mouth of
everyone who speaks of me
Christ be in every eye
that sees me
Christ be in every ear
that hears me