Cross Catholic Outreach

Delivering food, shelter, and hope to the poorest of the poor

Español
Delivering food, shelter and hope to the poorest of the poor.
  • Donate
  • Our Impact
  • Ways to Give
    • Give by Program
      • Greatest Needs
      • Food
      • Education
      • Water
      • Medical
      • Homes
      • Vulnerable Children
      • Elderly Care
      • Microenterprise
      • Disaster Relief
    • Give by Region
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Caribbean
      • Latin America
      • South America
    • Monthly Giving
    • Greatest Needs
    • Major Gifts
      • Water For Life Kenya
      • Kobonal Mission
      • Transform Santa Rosa
      • Help Children Blossom
    • Planned Giving
    • Foundations and Other Grantmakers
  • Get Involved
    • Box of Joy®
    • Invite a Priest
    • Food Packing Events
    • Clergy & Diocese
    • Mission & Vision Trips
  • Church & School
  • Projects Catalog
    • Programs
      • Greatest Needs
      • Food
      • Education
      • Water
      • Medical
      • Homes
      • Vulnerable Children
      • Elderly Care
      • Microenterprise
      • Disaster Relief
    • Regions
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Caribbean
      • Latin America
      • South America
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Board and Leadership
    • Financials
    • What We Do
      • Food
      • Education
      • Housing
      • Disaster Relief
      • Medical
      • Vulnerable Children
      • Water
    • Where We Work
      • Ethiopia
      • Guatemala
      • Haiti
      • Honduras
      • Kenya
      • Malawi
      • Mozambique
      • Nicaragua
      • Zambia
    • Stories and Updates
    • Careers
    • News Center
    • God in Our Office
    • Contact Us

St. Valentine

February 14, 2016 by Cross Catholic Blog

Saint+ValentineValentine is a favorite saint, receiving recognition well beyond the influence of the Catholic Church because of his association with love and lovers. Hallmark Cards, florists, restaurants and chocolate makers all capitalize on the day dedicated to the memory of this saint.

Surprisingly, very little is actually known about the man. There are two traditional narratives about the historical Valentine – one that he was a priest in the city of Rome; the other  that he was bishop in the city of Terni. Whether priest or bishop, we know he was martyred in 269 along the Flaminian Way and that his relics were later transferred to Rome’s church of Saint Praxedes.

            One of the theories explaining why Valentine is linked to lovers involves the 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Chaucer wrote a poem suggesting that birds choose their mates on February 14. Another theory is that the celebration is a Christianized version of the pagan festival of Lupercalia – celebrated on February 15.

            The name Valentine is from Latin and it means “strong and healthy.”  Valentine’s strength came from his belief in Jesus, who he served throughout his priestly ministry by helping those in need. He performed many miracles of healing and is particularly known as the patron of epileptics because the account of his life includes the restoration of an epileptic child. He gave his life so that others could live strong and healthy lives!

            At Cross Catholic Outreach, we believe self-sacrifice and love should be the hallmarks of our ministry, and we welcome those who share our compassion for the poor and suffering.

– Fr. Bernard Olszewski, Outreach Priest

Filed Under: Catholic Faith Tagged With: Catholic faith, St. Valentine, Valentine

Project Catalog

  • Greatest Needs
  • Food
  • Education
  • Water
  • Medical
  • Housing
  • Orphans and Vulnerable Children
  • Elderly Care
  • Microenterprise
  • Disaster Relief

Project Regions

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Caribbean
  • Latin America
  • South America

Cross Catholic Outreach
2700 N. Military Trail, Suite 300
PO Box 273908
Boca Raton, Florida 33427-3908
800-914-2420
Cross Catholic Outreach is a 501(c)(3)
EIN 65-1156061

CCO_FooterStatsGraphic-Update2019-Revised

Audited Financial for Fiscal Year 2019

© 2021 Cross Catholic Outreach. All rights reserved.

 
Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Disclosure Statement

Copyright © 2021 · Enterprise Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in