‘Look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting.’ John 4:35

Three words beginning with “f” can help us in our thoughts about Patrick and what his ministry might teach us about being followers of Christ in our own time, the words are food, four and fruit.

The disciples are concerned that Jesus should attend to his own needs, telling him in Saint John Chapter 4 Verse 31, “Rabbi, eat something. The answer that Jesus gives them is enigmatic, they are confused when Jesus says to them …