“Bishop Dave” was a dear friend to many people from all walks of life. And yet, in this month when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I can’t help but read the parallels between the lives of St. Patrick and Bishop Dave. Like St. Patrick, Bishop Dave burned with the fire of divine love that shone through him, a love that he knew personally and wanted to share with others. In the weeks before his death, Bishop Dave and I had been texting back and forth prayers and songs to each other. I like to think that St. Patrick and the Blessed Mother walked him home into the arms of his beloved Jesus.