In this issue

March is the month when Irish people across the world celebrate our Patron, St Patrick. If you struggle with prayer as many of us do, you will find Fr Conor McDonough’s article on St Patrick’s difficulties with these struggles enlightening. March is also the month when Lent begins, that long preparation by the faithful for the celebration of Easter, the most important feast of all for Christians. In a very interesting piece, Fr Shane Crombie looks at the origins of the ancient name of Lent. Lovers of the Thriller Genre will be familiar with the writer Dean Koontz, but are you aware that he converted to Catholicism? Maolsheachlann O’Ceallaig traces his journey to the Faith. Four American Presidents have been assassinated while in office. Ronald Reagan was fortunate not to share their fate. Echoes examines what happened on 30 March 1981 and its aftermath. Do you know that we have an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every afternoon at 3 o’ clock in our Oratory as well as our lunchtime Mass? Check out our Supporters’ Page for more details as well as information about our Votive Lamp Slots, which provides a unique opportunity to have your intentions remembered. At this holy time, how lovely it would be to receive an Easter Mass Bouquet in the post. See inside our back cover and order form for details and make someone’s Easter!

St Martin Magazine Description:

St Martin Apostolate has published our monthly St. Martin Magazine in Ireland since 1952. A wonderful magazine for Catholics around the world. Our magazine is packed with articles to help develop your understanding of your faith.

Included are articles on all aspects of life, news and views on important world events, helpful tips and articles for life, home and the garden. In short, it is a worthwhile easy-to-read magazine that millions of readers have enjoyed over the past decades.

We publish the magazine to promote devotion to St. Martin, to encourage people in the practice of their faith and to generate funds for our mission of bringing the word of God to as many people as possible. We currently publish some 40,000 print copies every month - that's nearly half a million copies every year - and are excited about the reach of our digital version across the world - so please tell your friends and colleagues about its availability.

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