Legend recounts the way St.Patrick drove all the snakes fromIreland and some versions of thestory include the use of hispersonal bell in this expulsion.Whether true reptiles or demonicinfluences, the testimony ofPatricks life and his vigilanceagainst the devil encourage us tocommend ourselves to hisspiritual protection in all things asa defender against physicaldangers and spiritual snares.

Feast Day: March 17