Below are four previous blog posts relevant for the feast of St. Valentine. Check them out below! 

10 Unique Ways to Show Love Every Day

Love.  It’s the single most used word in our modern culture.  We all define it differently, but almost all definitions are based on feelings—passion, excitement, and euphoria.  If we don’t feel it, says the world, it’s not truly love.  As Catholics, we know that love is more than a fleeting feeling, however.  St. Teresa of Calcutta even said, “A living love hurts.  Jesus, to prove His love for us, died on the Cross.  The mother, to give to her child, has to suffer.  If you really love one another properly, there must be sacrifice.”  Not only is this an uncommon and unpopular perspective on the subject of love, but it is really distasteful to many, if not most of us.  Who wants to learn to love by giving up more of him/herself?  Or by relinquishing his/her time?  Yet it is precisely when we empty ourselves of selfishness and learn to love by way of the Cross that we understand, more fully and deeply, that love is far more than emotion—it is a decision.  Growing in love isn’t easy, and we all know that.  For love to be eternal, it must be based on one’s intention to give of oneself daily, even and especially when it hurts.  But only a love that is faithful is worthy of the theological virtue of charity.  Here are ten unique ways you can show your love to someone today.

The Other Saints of Valentine’s Day: Cyril and Methodius

Although February 14 is celebrated as Valentines Day by secular society, it is also the feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius, brothers who spread the Christian faith in the 9th century to the Slavs. They are patron saints of Europe and a profound example to modern Christians of how to say yes to the Lord's missionary call. 

A Catholic Approach to St. Valentine's Day

I offer that the Christian approach is to spend all our strength pursuing worthwhile actions in support of our loved ones. If this is done well, we will no doubt be blessed with healthy and vibrant relationships. Therefore, I encourage all lovers to fill the day with selfless acts for it is from selfless acts that true love is made. 

Expressions of Charity for Everyone This Valentine's Day

Ideas for acts of charity for everyone in your life during this season of love.