Project Gutenberg 2018-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 140 Loughlin, James F. 1851 1911 Loughlin, J. F. (James F.) St. Patrick, the Father of a Sacred Nation Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "St. Patrick, the Father of a Sacred Nation" by James F. Loughlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically around the 1880s. This work serves as a lecture that pays homage to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, whose life and legacy played a pivotal role in the Christianization of the country. The book not only explores St. Patrick's journey and his mission but also delves into the cultural and spiritual significance he holds for the Irish nation. In this detailed discourse, Loughlin articulates the powerful parallels between St. Patrick's life and the broader historical narrative of Ireland. He describes St. Patrick's arrival in Ireland at a time of great tumult and uncertainty, paralleling his calling with that of Abraham in the Old Testament. Loughlin emphasizes the saint's transformative influence, leading to the spiritual awakening of a nation that became a beacon of faith amidst a chaotic world. The text details the trials Patrick faced, the people he converted, and the indelible impact of his teachings on Ireland, suggesting that the unique trials faced by the Irish people throughout history were inextricably linked to their steadfast faith and the resilience demonstrated by St. Patrick. The overall message evokes a sense of national pride and spiritual allegiance, celebrating the legacy of St. Patrick as foundational to the identity and faith of Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Patrick, Saint, 373?-463? BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 71629 2025-06-22T14:45:29.532158 text/html 69380 2018-03-19T21:59:12 text/html 184146 2025-06-22T14:45:32.033159 application/epub+zip 182708 2025-06-22T14:45:30.233157 application/epub+zip 96107 2025-06-22T14:45:29.942190 application/epub+zip 212443 2025-06-22T14:45:33.600173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199215 2025-06-22T14:45:31.748175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120491 2022-08-25T14:34:54.063302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61114 2025-06-22T14:45:29.375185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61329 2018-03-19T21:59:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18440 2025-06-22T14:45:33.748148 application/rdf+xml 10297 2025-06-22T14:45:30.026193 image/jpeg 1617 2025-06-22T14:45:29.987160 image/jpeg 24320 2018-03-19T21:59:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 168954 2018-03-19T21:59:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 169281 2025-06-22T14:45:29.552196 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog