While the transcribed words have long been known, it was extraordinarily moving to read, in Sophia's own resolute and straightforward hand, her vision for the college that would be "a perennial ...

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet ... Originally written in the Irish language, the prayer – the author is unknown – has three main images, namely wind, sun, and rain.

While we enjoy all the celebrations, we must remember, of course, that St. Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day and so in that spirit, we’ve compiled a collection of prayers and blessings ...