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Today is Valentine's day. For Catholics it is the feast of Saint Valentine.
Emperor Claudius II banned marriage for young men because he believed single men made better soldiers (no attachments).
Valentine defied the Empire because he followed the laws of God, not of men.
He married couples in secret by candlelight in the catacombs.
He knew that the State does not own the Family.
He was beaten with clubs and beheaded on February 14, 269 AD.
He died protecting the sacrament of Matrimony.
This sacrament is under attack today from all sides, now more than ever.
Sister Lucia said: "The final battle between Christ and Satan will be over marriage and the family."
So instead of celebrating a secular Valentine's day, celebrate the life of this great saint who was martyred for his love of God.


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