According to a legend, Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. While the story is only a legend (Ireland was never known to have snakes) we can still learn an invaluable lesson about faith by reflecting on it.

Saint Patrick traveled across Ireland preaching and teaching about Christianity. Everywhere he went, however, the people whispered in fear. The fields and forests were full of evil creatures slithering along the ground. Even speaking of these snakes made the people tremb...