Lorica of St. Patrick Poster

I love the Lorica of St. Patrick. It is also referred to as St. Patrick's Breastplate.  Some called it St. Patrick's poem or prayer.

I have loved the Lorica for decades because there is a certain desperate quality about it that reflects Saint Patrick's life that was full of worry.

I asked my son Dan who is a graphic artist teaching in Japan to come up with a photo that he could use to create a poster.  I thought it turned out very nice.   If you like this poster and would like to order a copy, two, three or more right away, just send me an email at lmj.norris@gmail.com with your shipping information and number of copies--I'll send the poster(s) with a bill.  The poster is 14" X 11" digitally printed on thick stock and suitable for framing.  The cost of the poster is $12, plus tax if applicable.  I will pay the shipping charges.  I roll them up and send them in a thick tube--either first class or priority mail. 

Galway Cathedral and JFK

JFK Image in Galway Cathedral

As I said in a previous post, a trinity of my sisters are in Ireland and one of them took this photo in Galway Cathedral. The mosaic on the right is one of John Fitzgerald Kennedy who is beloved in Ireland.  Kennedy was also loved in my family and many others on the south side of Chicago.

A Trinity of My Sisters in Ireland

A trinity of my sisters landed in Ireland about three weeks ago.  There are hunting down a few relatives and spending some relaxing time in Galway. Here's a photo of my youngest sister.

I can't speak for all Irish Americans, but it's views like this that bring me closer to God than a grand view of Rome or even a religious site in Bethlehem.  Jesus is everywhere, but for some strange reason I can feel him Ireland best of all, where my ancestors first got down on their knees.