Readings Psalm 91 * Psalm 130 * Genesis 18:1–15 * Mark 6:14–34 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:5–8 CommemorationToday we commemorate St. Patrick, Missionary to Ireland*. Born around AD 389 in Britain, St. Patrick is one of the best known saints. Captured by raiders as a teenager, he was transported to Ireland and forced to work as a shepherd. After escaping from captivity and living in France (as a monk), he returned to Ireland to spread the Gospel. Tradition holds that St. Patrick died on 17 March around the year AD 466.