Today, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, forming a union of love and penance that holds unique significance for us. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of reflection, fasting, and prayer leading up to Easter Sunday. It is a time for us to contemplate mortality, repentance, and spiritual renewal.

Valentine's Day, traditionally associated with expressions of love and affection, takes on a deeper meaning on VaLENTines Day, encompassing sacrifice, forgiveness, and the aspiration for spiritual growth. The greatest love is exemplified by Jesus who died on the cross for us. It serves as a reminder that love, in all its manifestations, is intertwined with the journey of faith and personal growth. Celebrating this day with gestures of love and engaging in acts of penance and prayer, invites us to ponder the profound intersections between love, sacrifice, and spiritual devotion.

"Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:8:

Have a meaning VaLENTines Day!

Caritas Christi Urget Nos!