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As we approach St. Valentine’s Day, a day celebrated across the world for love and affection, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the deeper meaning of love as envisioned by our Catholic Faith. For those called to the vocation of marriage, the path to this sacrament is not just a pursuit of companionship, but a journey toward sanctity. In 2009, the Catholic Church in the UK even put out a statement saying people should actually pray to St. Raphael the Archangel when seeking love, as St. Valentine was the saint of love for those But St. Valentine’s Day can be a beautiful feast for us Catholics, since it presents the opportunity to celebrate the truth about love. Jesus left us a new commandment: “That you love one another; even as I have loved you” (Jn 13:34). This means that the point of reference that teaches us how to love is not how I love but how Jesus loves me. Pope Gelasius I, who made February 14 Valentine’s feast day, rightly said: “[Saint Valentine is one of those] whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose acts are known only to God.” Valentine lived in the third century and his name comes from the Latin word valens meaning worthy, strong, or powerful. Valentine was martyred Saint Valentine’s Day. Today's Saint Valentine's Day celebrations reflect the essence of Valentine's life. Cards, chocolates, flowers, and various expressions of love carry forward the legacy of this saint. They are tokens that acknowledge our shared duty to love one another, as Christ has loved us. Though people celebrate Valentine’s Day differently all over the world, many people show their affection for others by sending Valentine's Day cards, flowers, or chocolates with messages of love. Valentine's Day is generally believed to have gotten its name from a famous saint, and its date, February 14, is from Roman festivities. Celebrated every February 14, Valentine’s Day has origins rooted in Roman times and the tale of St. Valentine. the association of February 14 with St Valentine and love developed over time. St Valentine’s witness reminds us that an authentic and lasting love is not merely a feeling but an intentional, daily choice—a decision to make time together a priority and a habit. As we celebrate World Marriage Day, let us remember that pursuing a lasting love is not about achieving perfection but about growing together in grace, day by day. Love can build resilience. This Valentine’s Day, experts encourage you to think beyond one-on-one relationships and reflect on your community and world. Having a commitment to a cause or group builds mental resilience, they added. “We all seek to be understood and validated, especially during difficult times. Valentine’s Day, which lurches around with nauseating regularity every 14 February, sees couples honour the tradition of courtly love by crowding into Prezzo restaurants, vouchers clutched in 1. Sending Proposals. Valentine's Day in the USA is marked by a tradition of expressing love through romantic proposals. Couples take this opportunity to take their relationships to the next level, with many choosing this Day to pop the question, making it a significant moment in their lives. 5. Honoring Love and Faith on St. Valentine’s Day. Gracious God, as we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, we honour the love we share and the faith that binds us. May our love story be a testament to Your divine plan for us. Strengthen our faith and grant us the wisdom to cherish and nurture the love we have been blessed with. Bryan Andrew Hayes' photo (left) is shown age-progressed to 33 years. He was last seen on Feb.10, 2005. He may be in the company of Mark Anthony Degner (right) whose photo is shown age-progressed It may be no coincidence that Miller’s words about hearts and forever-love sound similar to the verses on today’s Valentine’s cards, as the romantic rhetoric of love connected to St. Valentine’s Day originated around this time in western European literary culture. St. The Origins of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide, but its origins are steeped in mystery and history. Let's explore some fascinating facts about how this day came to be. Ancient Roman Festival: Valentine's Day traces back to the Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration held on February 15. It was later Teddy Day 2025: As Valentine's Week continues, Teddy Day holds a special place in the hearts of many. Celebrated on February 10th, Teddy Day is all about sharing warmth, affection, and cuddles with those we hold dear. Whether you're in a relationship or celebrating friendship, gifting a teddy bear or sharing a heartfelt message is a perfect way to express love. 4. Cupid has roots in Greek mythology. Watch out around Valentine’s Day, or else you may be struck by Cupid’s arrow. According to Ti me, the ubiquitous cherub can be traced back to 700 B.C.In Also in Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5, Ophelia makes mention of Saint Valentine’s Day. To-morrow is Saint Valentine’s day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine. Then up he rose, and donn’d his clothes, And dupp’d the chamber-door; Let in the maid, that out a maid. Never departed more. And February 14th became Saint Valentine’s Day. Vintage Valentine; Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay Voice 2 . Historical documents show that, originally, Valentine’s Day had little to do with love. A recorded link between Valentine’s Day and love did not appear until about 1,200 years later. Voice 1 Associating Valentine’s Day with romantic love only began in the Middle Ages. This may have been due to Geoffrey Chaucer, who in his 1382 poem “Parlement of Foules”, linked Saint Valentine’s Day to birds choosing their mates: “For this was on Saint Valentine’s Day / When every bird cometh there to choose his mate.”
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