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The Invisible World: A Celtic Vision of the Voyage of the Heart
by John O'Donohue. Audio Cassette. A Roman Catholic priest and Hegelian philosopher, O'Donohue guides listeners from the "bare and cold world, where we are hungering in a famine of our own making" to the comforting embrace of "invisible companions" who inspire, heal, shelter, and challenge us. With this work, listeners learn that the old ways of worship in Ireland are not dead. 2 cassettes.

The Confession of Saint Patrick (Triumph Classic) by D. R. Howlett (Editor). One of only two recorded documents written by this figure of popular lore, The Confessions of Saint Patrick reveals the spiritual life of a man with an unwavering mission. Through this new translation, the patron saint and apostle of Ireland emerges as a real person, inspired by a burning love for Christ and the gospel.

Patrick : Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie De Paola. The story of Patrick's life, from his noble birth in Britain, to his being captured and taken to Ireland by a group of bandits, to the "dreams" that led him to convert the Irish people to the Christian faith. DePaola also retells several well-known legends, including the story of how Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. Full color.

Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols by Edna Barth. Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick's Day.

History of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and Ladies' Auxiliary

by John O'Dea

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