I was watching an Episode of Bones with my family (yeah I know - great family show, Evans) and I guess it was the proverbial "Valentines" episode that most series have in their canon. And on the episode Bones, in her standard, factual manner stated that Valentines day is not a romantic holiday at its core. Made us laugh it did. Read the words of Father O'Gara of Dublin, Ireland:
"St.Valentine was imprisoned and tortured for performing Christian marriage ceremonies against the command of Emperor Claudius. What Valentine means to me is that there comes a time where you have to lay your life upon the line for what you believe. And with the power of the Holy Spirit we can do that -- even to the point of death.
If Valentine were here today, he would say to married couples that there comes a time where you're going to have to suffer. It's not going to be easy to maintain your commitment and your vows in marriage. Don't be surprised if the 'gushing' love that you have for someone changes to something less "gushing" but maybe much more mature.
So on Valentines day take into context, that Love -- human love and sexuality is wonderful, and blessed by God -- but also the shadow of the cross. That's what Valentine means to me."
'Nuff Said.
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