Special Valentine this February 14, 2022

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Special Valentine

Upon the execution of Bishop Saint Valentine on February 14 in AD 269 in Rome by Emperor Claudius II, St. Valentine entered into the Catholic Church calendar to be celebrated as a martyr. He was beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off on allegation that he was secretly officiating Christian weddings in the prison and supporting persecuted Christians. Prior to his martyrdom, St. Valentine drafted a letter to his jailer's daughter whose sight had been restored by him. He signed off the letter with the words: "From Your Valentine."(Roman Martyrology, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2001, p. 141).
Reflection Questions:
1. Why do we celebrate Valentine Day on February 14? How significant is this day in our lives?
2. How can we compare our love for others to that love of St. Valentine towards the persecuted believers?
3. Can we see the image of Christ Jesus in the love that we express towards our beloved ones on February 14?



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