This episode starts with a look at The Confession of Saint Patrick, written by the saint himself. While the whole work is well-worth the read, particular attention is given to three "moments": Patrick's prayer; a friend's betrayal and a "sin of his youth"; and his view of death and resurrection. This is only the quickest of looks, but I hope it gives you some motivation to read the book yourself. 

After this, the episode moves to a conversation between my wife and I about our honeymoon hike up the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick, known as the site of Patrick's famous forty-day fast. We end with a back-and-forth on the romantic merit's of "The Quiet Man," which stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and is set in Ireland.

I tried to have some fun with this episode. I hope you enjoy it.  

1. Croagh Patrick
2. The Confession of Saint Patrick
3. "The Quiet Man" starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara

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