Saint Columba of Iona was born on December 7, 521 in County Donegal, Ireland to Irish royalty. He was a priest, preacher, and teacher in Ireland and Scotland. He was the spiritual teacher of many people, many who became saints as well. In 563 he travelled to Scotland and was exiled to Iona where he founded a monastic community and served as the abbot for 12 years. He and the other monks evangelized and converted many including the king. Legend says that he wrote 300 books. He died on July 9, 597 in Iona, Scotland. He is the patron against floods, of poets, Ireland, Scotland
"O Lord, grant us that love which can never die, which will enkindle our lamps but not extinguish them, so that they may shine in us and bring light to others. Most dear Savior, enkindle our lamps that they may shine forever in your temple. May we receive unquenchable light from you so that our darkness will be illuminated and the darkness of the world will be made less. Amen."
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