Happy Saint Valentines Day
Saint Valentine was a priest who lived back in the days when christians were being persecuted. The Emperor at the time went to war and wanted all unwed men to sign up to be a part of the war. Turns out Father Valentine was secretly performing marriage ceremonies keeping the young men from the war. The emperor was angry and had him arrested and sentenced to death. Young lovers visited Fr. Valentine and gave him flowers. Legend has it that when Valentine was imprisoned her had regular visitor- the jailer’s daughter. One the day he was to be put to death he signed his last note to his friend “from your valentine”
No matter what we believe the origins for St. Valentine’s Day, it is still a day to celebrate love. I reminded my Sunday school kids that our love should extend well beyond the bounds of family and friends but strangers as well. We made cards to give along with goodies for the food bank. Showing our love for strangers in need. I keep going back to the beginning of Mother Teresa epic life. When she saw the beggar at the train station asking for her help…. And in his face she saw Christ. Once you change your thinking and have a paradigm shift, and start feeling that love for everyone.. It is a life altering experience.
We made Valentine Cards for the kindergarten kids (My daughter’s class). She had fun labeling every card. They were cute elephant cards and we glued a small pink puzzle game into every card. No candy please! My son bought flowers for a girl in his grade. My dear sweet neighbor from across the street brought the kids their treats. She had a gift bag with candy and toys for each kid. Now how sweet was that! As a family we are going to a St. Valentines Day dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. I am looking forward to it although I know I will be working (setting tables, serving the older folks.. basically giving the woman’s touch). I was thinking about baking heart cookies with the kids today, I still may do it. In between laundry loads..
Well have a happy St. V Day!.
No matter what we believe the origins for St. Valentine’s Day, it is still a day to celebrate love. I reminded my Sunday school kids that our love should extend well beyond the bounds of family and friends but strangers as well. We made cards to give along with goodies for the food bank. Showing our love for strangers in need. I keep going back to the beginning of Mother Teresa epic life. When she saw the beggar at the train station asking for her help…. And in his face she saw Christ. Once you change your thinking and have a paradigm shift, and start feeling that love for everyone.. It is a life altering experience.
We made Valentine Cards for the kindergarten kids (My daughter’s class). She had fun labeling every card. They were cute elephant cards and we glued a small pink puzzle game into every card. No candy please! My son bought flowers for a girl in his grade. My dear sweet neighbor from across the street brought the kids their treats. She had a gift bag with candy and toys for each kid. Now how sweet was that! As a family we are going to a St. Valentines Day dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. I am looking forward to it although I know I will be working (setting tables, serving the older folks.. basically giving the woman’s touch). I was thinking about baking heart cookies with the kids today, I still may do it. In between laundry loads..
Well have a happy St. V Day!.
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