Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian mountain climber, pipe smoker and friend to many, died of polio in 1925 at age 24. 100 years later, he still inspires us and, I believe, still serves alongside us.
During my time as the assistant Catholic chaplain at a state prison, I learned how chaplains must model their ministry to those who are vulnerable in the same spirit as St. Veronica.
On St. Patrick’s Day, we have the opportunity to acknowledge the enormous contributions to the causes of peace and justice made by the Irish diaspora the world over.