And the choice of a national hero often reflects the character of a people. For the outstanding characteristic of a saint is love of God and necessarily flowing therefroma love of country. And these two attributeslove of God and love of countrythe Irish people have carried to every corner of the globe. enriching the life blood of every country to which they have emigrated. As children. we were taught the story of St. Patrick. how he served as a shepherd in Ireland. how he escaped and studied for the priesthood in what is now France. how. commanded by God. he returned to Ireland and how he converted its people.
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The Irish people are characterized by their love of God and country.