February Magical Moment #3 Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine refers to one of several martyred saints from ancient Rome. Wow must have been a popular name. The feast of Saint Valentine was originally celebrated on February 14th.
With an unknown birthplace and birth date, Valentine's fame appears well...... "unknown". Pope Gelasius declared that his name is....."justly reveranced among men, but whose acts are known only to God."
Well, in truth that's as it is for all of us....people may know us but only God knows all our thoughts and deeds.
In today's world, fame and fortune and being on the front page seems to indicate great success. Let St. Valentine(s) remind us that the treasures we accumulate in private. The quiet moments of reflection and small kindnesses shown to others are every bit as important as the most weathly man's donations.
Saint Valentine refers to one of several martyred saints from ancient Rome. Wow must have been a popular name. The feast of Saint Valentine was originally celebrated on February 14th.
With an unknown birthplace and birth date, Valentine's fame appears well...... "unknown". Pope Gelasius declared that his name is....."justly reveranced among men, but whose acts are known only to God."
Well, in truth that's as it is for all of us....people may know us but only God knows all our thoughts and deeds.
In today's world, fame and fortune and being on the front page seems to indicate great success. Let St. Valentine(s) remind us that the treasures we accumulate in private. The quiet moments of reflection and small kindnesses shown to others are every bit as important as the most weathly man's donations.