Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries on February, 14^th. Especially from the Anglican side, this day has become very fashionable and brings good sales to the flower and candy sellers. It is a celebration of “love”, which is expressed through small gifts to our loved ones. Just a commercial celebration or could there be more hidden here?

If you browse through the story, the tradition¹ tells of two Valentines and distinguishes and mixes them at the same time. On the one hand, there is a Valentine of Terni and on the other hand a Valentine of Rome. But perhaps it is also one and the same person. Valentine of Rome is said to have married lovers according to the Christian rite as a simple priest, despite the prohibition by Emperor Claudius II, and was executed on February 14, 269. Valentin also gave flowers from his garden to the newly married couples. Continue Reading

A new letter of inspiration and motivation got published at the ICDS Spiritual Blog. Don’t miss to read it, but be careful, it could inspire and motivate you!

Se publicó una nueva carta de inspiración y motivación en el Blog espiritual de ICDS. No te pierdas de leerlo, pero ten cuidado, ¡podría inspirarte y motivarte!