LOVE DEEPER THAN VALENTINE'S DAY............

With Valentine's Day behind us for another year, hopefully the Love and affection it denotes does not fade out with the passing of the day, but was reaffirmed in yesterday's remembrances, to be lived out daily.  Fed Ex reported yesterday gift deliveries for Valentine's Day were up 11% over last year.  The average American Valentine's Day purchaser yesterday spent $126.00, to express their love to their personal valentine.  All this is well and good for those able to afford such gifts from flowers, candies, jewelry, or romantic dinners, and is a boon to the economy; but they do not replace the authenticity of affection and boundless love rooted within the married, dating, and significant others, who celebrated yesterday and who are devoted to carrying their commitment of love forward unconditionally, all year round.  So as you move forward from the fond memories of your Valentine's Day, may the spirit of Love and devotion it represents for you and your valentine illuminate everyday............Fr.  Troy