No matter your denomination or attitude towards the Catholic church and its saints, this is a worthwhile production. The core of this man becomes one of faith, trust and a willingness to give his life for his religious convictions. He prays for mercy, becomes devout and teaches men to reverence God and care for others. Although some leaders in the church are portrayed as corrupt and unloving, they serve to remind us that it isn’t our worth that saves us, but God’s mercy and Christ’s sacrifice. Patrick’s first convert wants to follow Christ, because He can fill a man’s heart with strength and forgiveness. I’d say that’s a pretty good message for any film. And although we Protestants have difficulty with some Catholic dogma, it never hurts to learn more about another’s beliefs. And I’m for any film that teaches us to love God and love our fellow man.