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Celebrating feast days with family & friends!
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Grant, we beseech you, O almighty God, that we who keep the festival of your holy martyr Valentine, may be delivered by his intercession from all dangers that threaten us. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ: Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Here is a picture recap of the RMGS St. Valentine’s Bake Sale. It was held on Sunday. February 10, 2013 after each Mass.
The RMGS St. Valentine’s Bake Sale was huge success!
Praise God for the lovely hospitality of the members of RMGS, help of moms (especially one who offered to coordinate the meals at the last minute), and the generous support of our fellow parishioners.
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Our Lady of the Mystical Rose, pray for us!
"Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor… Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting." ~Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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My family sought to share our Love of Christ with others on this special day – the feast day of our 2012 Patron Saint, St. Valentine.
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The day started with breakfast delivered in bed. I couldn’t stand to be away from my loves so I took my breakfast downstairs. My family ate together and shared our love.
Dad presented me with his homemade chocolate dipped strawberries and apples. He was so thoughtful in buying the supplies and sneaking them in the house without me knowing. He even used gluten-free chocolate chips. Dad stood up late to make the treats with the help of Sparkles. They were delish—much too good for children!
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“What is the mark of love for your neighbor? Not to seek what is for your own benefit, but what is for the benefit of the one loved, both in body and in soul.” ~St. Basil the Great
Then my family went for some fun and fellowship on this blessed feast day ~ bowling & pizza in the park.
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We exchanged St. Valentine’s treats.
St. Valentine’s Prinatable ~ Sanctus Simplicitus
Heart Rosary ~ Catholic Icing
Holy Card Printables ~ Holy Reflections - Heart Rings ~ Family Fun
We shared some St. Valentine’s Mini Sweet Pizzas.
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It was a blessed day shared with others, in thanksgiving for God’s love and the Love in which we have for Him.
Dad and I are looking forward to a in-home date night this evening. We will bring out the Love Envelope, open a bottle of wine that we purchased from our getaway and share some sweet treats.
“My Jesus, fill my heart with so much love that one day it will break just to be with you. My Jesus, you know I have placed you as a seal on my heart. Remain there always.” ~St. Bernadette Soubirous
St. Valentine’s ~ ora pro nobis
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The Search for St. Valentine
I wanted to share a collection of Date Night Questions* that Dad & I have been using since our getaway.
I decided to refresh our collection of date night questions but I didn’t want to start from scratch. I went searching online and found a blog that listed numerous questions. There were approximately 100 questions, categorized into six categories. I’ve listed the categories and a sample question.
I copied and pasted the questions into a Word document for easy access. I even color coded the questions. I printed and cut the questions into strips. Then I placed them in an envelope with a cute cover.
I had planned to use the questions sporadically over the weekend. Things didn’t turn out as planned, Dad couldn’t wait. He initiated the dialogue within eight miles into the trip. The file never got a rest.
I randomly selected a paper strip from the envelope. I read the question. Dad and I took turns answering the question for ourselves. Then we took turns answering the question for each other. We answered majority of the questions. I kept a journal of our answers. This exchange was very edifying for us as a couple and as an individual.
The Love Envelope is what we now call the date night questions. It was Dad’s favorite part of the trip. He has requested that I bring the envelope along every time we get a chance to be alone (dinner for two in the kitchen while the kid’s occupy themselves, shopping trips, gas runs, Adoration, etc…).
The time we had away, to enter into dialogue and be fully attentive to each other, yielded a beautiful refreshment and intimacy. That intimacy has helped to sustain us through some recent trials.
ALL PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD!
*the Date Night Questions we found on a non-Catholic website. Some of the questions were altered.
Hi! I'm Lena, mama of JOYfilledfamily.
We are a traditional Catholic family striving to live for Jesus Christ in everything we do. We pray to completely surrender our will to His and to become His servants. Our mission of this blog is to share our JOY.
This blog serves as a journal of us making good memories, living the liturgical year, and our spiritual journey.
