Saint of the Day: Saint Valentine

This is what the Bible says about Valentine:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

Saint Valentine was a 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on February 14 and in Eastern Orthodoxy on July 6. From the High Middle Ages, his Saints' Day has been associated with a tradition of courtly love. He is also a patron saint of Terni, epilepsy and beekeepers. - Wikipedia

Born: 175 AD, Terni, Italy

Died: February 14, 269 AD, Rome, Italy

Full name: Valentine of Terni

Feast: February 14 (Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran Churches), July 6 and July 30 (Eastern Orthodox)

Place of burial: Basilica di San Valentino, Terni, Italy

💞🙏 St.Valentine was a priest in Rome who was ordered beaten, stoned and beheaded by the emperor Claudius II for helping Christian couples to wed at a time when Roman law forbade young people from marrying.

The most famous miracle attributed to Saint Valentine involved the farewell note that he sent to Julia. Believers say that God miraculously cured Julia of her blindness so that she could personally read Valentine's note, rather than just have someone else read it to her.

During his time in jail, Valentine fell in love with his jailer's daughter, who visited him in prison. Before he was put to death, Valentine sent a letter to the girl signed “from Your Valentine”, the basic expression we still use every year during this holiday.

 Valentine was executed on February 14, 270 AD.Valentine refused to deny Christ before the emperor Claudius II Gothicus (214-270) and was executed outside the Flaminian Gate as a result. His martyrdom on 14 February became his Saints' Day, which has been observed as the Feast of Saint Valentine (Saint Valentine's Day).

St. Valentine gave his life so that young couples could be bonded together in holy matrimony. They may have killed the man, but not his spirit. Even centuries after his death, the story of Valentine’s self-sacrificing commitment to love was legendary in Rome. Eventually, he was granted sainthood and the Catholic Church decided to create a feast in his honor. They picked February 14 as the day of celebration because of the ancient belief that birds (particularly lovebirds, but also owls and doves) began to mate on that very day.

Valentine is also the patron saint of beekeepers—charged with ensuring the sweetness of honey and the protection of beekeepers among many other things. Saints are certainly expected to keep busy in the afterlife. Their holy duties include interceding in earthly affairs and entertaining petitions from living souls.

♥ Happy St Valentine's Day! 💕

The Beatitudes of Jesus

The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus, and in particular eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, and four in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke, followed by four woes which mirror the blessings.[1] Each is a proverb-like proclamation, without narrative. - Wikipedia

The Beatitudes are the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-10). Jesus teaches us that if we live according to the Beatitudes, we will live a happy Christian life. The Beatitudes fulfill God’s promises made to Abraham and his descendants and describe the rewards that will be ours as loyal followers of Christ.

THE BEATITUDES

Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to Him, 2and He began to teach them, saying:

3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,

for they will be filled.

7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.

8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.

10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Jesus proclaims the poor, the hungry, the suffering and the persecuted blessed, and he admonishes those who are rich, satisfied, who laugh and are praised by the people. The reason behind this paradoxical beatitude lies in the fact that God is close to those who suffer, and intercedes to free them from their bondage. Jesus sees this; he already sees the beatitude beyond its negative reality. And likewise, the “woe to you” addressed to those who are doing well today, has the purpose of “waking” them from the dangerous deceit of egotism, and opening them up to the logic of love, while they still have the time to do so. The page from today’s Gospel thus invites us to reflect on the profound sense of having faith (Pope Francis)

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES FOR PERSONAL INTENTIONS

Our Lady of Lourdes,

 Mother of Christ, you had influence with your divine son while upon the earth. You have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us; obtain for us from your Divine Son our special requests if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Be blessed, O most pure Virgin, for having vouchsafed to manifest your shining with life, sweetness, and beauty, in the Grotto of Lourdes, saying to the child, St. Bernadette, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” A thousand times we congratulate you upon your Immaculate Conception. And now, O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, you know our wants, our troubles, our sufferings Deign to cast upon us a look of mercy.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors, and already many have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and physical. We come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain for us, O loving Mother, the granting of our request --- (NAME YOUR REQUEST) ---

Through gratitude for your favors, we will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that we may one day share your glory.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your divine son while upon earth. You have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us; obtain for us from your Divine Son our special requests if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, PRAY FOR US.

SAINT BERNADETTE, PRAY FOR US.

Prayer For Healing To Our Lady of Lourdes -Immaculate Mary

February 11th, the

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

PRAYER FOR HEALING :

" O EVER-IMMACULATE VIRGIN, Mother of Mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with mercy on me.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favours; and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.

I come, therefore, with complete confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests…

Through gratitude for your favours, I will endeavour to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your glory. Amen. "

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, pray for us!

HEALTH OF THE SICK, pray for us!

SAINT BERNADETTE, pray for us!

OUR LADY OF LOURDES February 11 - Feast

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

February 11 - Feast

Prayer of Consecration to Our Lady of Lourdes –

The Immaculate Conception

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Virgin Immaculate,

you appeared 18 times to Bernadette at the grotto in Lourdes

to remind Christians of what the truths in the Gospel require of them.

You call them to prayer, penance, the Eucharist, and the life of

the church.

To answer your call more fully,

I dedicate myself, through you, to your Son Jesus Christ.

Make me willing to accept what He said.

By the fervor of my faith,

by the conduct of my life in all its aspects,

by my devotion to the sick,

let me work with you in the comforting of those who suffer

and in the reconciliation of people

that the church may be one and there be peace in the world.

All this I ask, confident that you, Our Lady, willfully answer my prayer.

Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!

St. Bernadette, pray for us!

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

"Remember...They are The Ten Commandments

NOT The ten suggestions." ~ Fr. Corapi

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

I am the Lord thy God, thou shall not have any gods before me.

You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything.

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

Honor your father and your mother.

You shall not murder.

You shall not commit adultery.

You shall not steal.

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

You shall not covet your neighbor's house, wife, or property.

Prayer to Saint Joseph

O Saint Joseph, you are

the faithful protector and

intercessor of all who love

and venerate you.

I humbly commend myself,

with all who are dear to

me and all that belong

to me, to your intercession.

I beg of you, by your love

for Jesus and Mary, not to

abandon me during life and

to assist me at the hour

of my death. Amen.

Prayer to the Mother of God

O Mary, my Mother and my Lady, I offer you my soul, my body, my life and my death, and all that will follow it. I place everything in your hands. O my Mother, cover my soul with your virginal mantle and grant me the grace of purity of heart, soul and body. Defend me with your power against all enemies, and especially against those who hide their malice behind the mask of virtue (79). Fortify my soul that pain will not break it. Mother of grace, teach me to live by God's power (315).

O Mary, a terrible sword has pierced your holy soul. Except for God, no one knows of your suffering. Your soul does not break; it is brave, because it is with Jesus. Sweet Mother, unite my soul to Jesus, because it is only then that I will be able to endure all trials and tribulations, and only in union with Jesus will my little sacrifices be pleasing to God. Sweetest Mother, continue to teach me about the interior life. May the sword of suffering never break me. O pure Virgin, pour courage into my heart and guard it (915).

Evening Prayer

 

Lord,

You bless us as we rest

Restore us as we sleep

You care for us as we drift off

And make our dreaming sweet.

You are the safest place

You are the God of Grace

Forgiven, loved and held by you

Is each small seed of faith.

You know our thoughts and feelings

You see our deep desires

You understand our weariness

And catch each tear we cry.

You walk beside us every day

You are a constant friend

You stay with us all through the night

On you we can depend.

PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK OF SATAN

 PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK OF SATAN

O Divine Eternal Father, in union with Your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit, and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg You to destroy the power of Your greatest enemy – the evil spirits. Cast them into the deepest recesses of hell and chain them there forever! Take possession of Your Kingdom which You have created and which is rightfully Yours. Heavenly Father, give us the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I repeat this prayer out of pure love for You with every beat of my heart and with every breath I take. Amen.

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Prayer ref.: Syquia (2014). Catholic Handbook of Deliverance Prayers (p. 178-179)

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