In the recent news segment, Desmond Eastwood, one of the stars of the much-anticipated project “Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints,” sat down with a conservative news channel to share some insights about his role and the universal lessons from Saint Patrick’s story. Never mind the left-leaning Oceanside elite, it looks like Hollywood is throwing some historical depth our way.

Let’s not kid ourselves; Saint Patrick wasn’t just some mythical figure doing jigs on March 17th while everyone else is wearing green and enjoying a pint—he was a real person with a real story. Surprisingly, as Eastwood sheepishly admitted, Saint Patrick wasn’t even born in Ireland. That’s right, folks! Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, hailed from somewhere else. But don’t let that ruin the charm of the holiday just yet. And let’s set the record straight, those tales of him chasing out snakes? More symbolic than reality—a metaphor for eradicating sin, not scaly creatures.

A central theme in the upcoming episode about Saint Patrick is about courage in the face of adversity, which reverberates with an American audience. It’s about taking life’s hardships and, instead of wallowing in despair, transforming them into something positive. Even non-Catholics can appreciate the value of turning lemons into lemonade… and let’s be honest, that’s a lesson we could all stand to learn these days, politician or not.

Eastwood described the beauty of filming in Ireland, a location as scenic and breathtaking as it is saturated with history. Seeing Ireland’s landscape on screen would be a treat for viewers, much like seeing your home team finally make it to the playoffs. It’s no wonder Eastwood fell in love with the place and its people, despite the mystery of why anyone would prefer New York City with its skyscrapers and traffic over the lush, rolling hills of Ireland. But to each their own.

The segment wrapped up with a few hearty laughs, poking at the misadventures of one Rosie O’Donnell in Ireland. It’s comforting to know she’s made a new home there, far, far away where she can’t meddle with American politics—yet. Eastwood, jovial as ever, promised a selfie should he bump into her. One can only imagine what shenanigans these two could cause across the pond. But we’d rather keep our focus on the revelations of historic icons and perhaps see if we can learn a thing or two from the lives of saints and their timeless stories.

So folks, here’s a blend of historical reverence and a charming performance. “Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints” just might find a way to pull a few threads of unity and reflection in these divisive times, one legendary saint’s story at a time.