St. Valentine

[da_nolo]

There seems to be so much doubt and misunderstandings about such an honorable man. what should be true and reasonable ways to live the 14th of February?

 

[bpbasilphx]

Valentine was a priest of Rome who gave his life for Christ.

While in prison awaiting execution he would sent little notes to his flock, “Christ loves you…Valentine is praying for you…” and the like.

THIS is the origin of Valentines.

Holy Hieromartyr Valentine of Rome, pray to God for us!

 

[Celtic_Catholic]

A friend sent me this prayer a few years ago:

The Prayer of St. Valentine

Dear Lord, who art high in the Heavens,

Giver of Love and Passion,

And He who strings the heart’s cords,

Lead the Lovers this day, February ten plus four.

The day during the month of two,

When the date is the perfect number of God

Greater two souls and two hearts.

Some Loves are fleeting ,

But that which is built on you will never fail.

So guide the Lovers to know what is to be.

Your truths the Lovers’ mouths should speak,

For Your truth is that which is honest to the heart.

Only this, then, should pass over the red lips of the Lovers.

Your art, the Lovers simply a medium.

It is only with True Hearts that You can create a Masterpiece,

So let the Lovers remember that their Soul’s Desire

Is the one for which You light their Fire.

And let it be You who creates the Art of the Lovers;

The art of two into one.

Amen.

 

[PadraigPearce]

Valentine was a priest of Rome who gave his life for Christ.

While in prison awaiting execution he would sent little notes to his flock, “Christ loves you…Valentine is praying for you…” and the like.

THIS is the origin of Valentines.

Holy Hieromartyr Valentine of Rome, pray to God for us!

That’s a beautiful story. I never knew the origin of Valentines cards. Too bad Valentine’s day in the 21st century is nothing more than an excuse for people to try to get casual sex. Christians should start a campaign to reclaim the proper meaning of Valentine’s day.