There is a hymn that has echoed through Irish churches for generations — a song of pride, faith, and fierce devotion to the man who brought Christ to the Emerald Isle. "Hail, glorious St. Patrick, dear saint of our isle!" If you've ever heard it sung by a full congregation, you know it raises the hairs on your arms and the tears in your eyes.

This beautifully laminated Hail, Glorious St. Patrick card brings that beloved hymn-prayer into your hands — to carry, to pray, to share, and to pass on.

Card Details:

• Laminated cardstock with gold colour accents
• 2.5" × 4.5" — fits perfectly in a wallet, Bible, or pocket
• Classic religious art image on the front
• Full prayer/hymn text on the back
• Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100

Hail, Glorious St. Patrick

Hail, glorious St. Patrick! we honor thy name,
Tho' Erin may claim thee, the world knows thy fame.
The faith of our fathers is our treasure too,
And we'll keep it alive as our fathers once knew.

On Erin's green valleys look down in thy love,
And bless all thy children from heaven above.
Amen.

A Personal Note from Shawn

I have climbed Croagh Patrick — the sacred mountain in County Mayo, Ireland, where St. Patrick fasted for forty days and, according to beloved tradition, banished the snakes from Ireland. The climb is rocky and steep, and pilgrims have been making it barefoot for over 1,500 years. Standing at the summit, with the Atlantic stretching out below and the wind whipping around me, I understood something about Irish faith that you can't learn from a book. It is stubborn, joyful, and utterly unbreakable. That spirit is what I want every ShopCatholic card to carry.

I'm Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and Life Coach. Every Christmas Eve, I donate thousands of gifts to those in need through Holy Angels. I volunteer at addiction treatment centers and fund this mission from my own heart. When you purchase a ShopCatholic prayer card, you're participating in that mission of giving. Thank you. 🙏

Frequently Asked Questions

Is "Hail, Glorious St. Patrick" a prayer or a hymn?
It's both! Originally written as a hymn, it has been prayed and sung in Irish Catholic homes and churches for centuries. The Irish have a beautiful tradition of making no distinction between a song of praise and a prayer — if it rises from the heart toward heaven, it counts. As the old Irish saying goes: "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything." And we'd add: a good prayer card doesn't hurt either! 🍀

Who is this card perfect for?
Anyone of Irish heritage, anyone who loves St. Patrick, or anyone who simply wants to carry a piece of the Emerald Isle's faith with them. It's a wonderful gift for St. Patrick's Day, Irish heritage celebrations, Confirmation, or as a keepsake from a trip to Ireland.

Can I order these in bulk for my parish or Irish heritage group?
Absolutely! Cards are available in packs up to 100 for standard orders. For larger needs, our custom print option starts at 1,000 cards, takes approximately 5 days, and can be ordered in any quantity. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 "Praying with Five Fingers" cards — a reminder of just how powerful a simple prayer card can be. Contact us to discuss your custom order. 🙏