Donna: As March 17 approaches, the world prepares for a celebration that’s become a curious mix of religious piety and secular revelry. People wear green and tell stories of a bishop who drove physical snakes into the sea. If we peel back the layers of tradition, however, we find that Saint Patrick’s Day is more than a once-a-year holy day; it’s a portal into the story of a man whose life was a masterclass in making the shift from institutional captivity to personal sovereignty.