By Currents News
The Catholics who filled the pews of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan the morning of March 17 were welcomed by the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Other bishops were in attendance, including Bishop of Brooklyn Robert Brennan.
Archbishop Eamon Martin came from Ireland to New York City and delivered the homily, calling St. Patrick a pilgrim of hope.
Later in life, as a priest and bishop, Patrick returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary to spread the good news. Archbishop Martin said we can learn from the patron saint of Ireland.
“Sadly we live in a world where too many people feel overwhelmed by the pressures and worries of everyday and are tempted to despair,” he said. “but as people of god we can never allow ourselves to stop daring to hope.”