Indeed, loving those who love us is easy. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus himself reflects that, “if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love ...

There’s this old school — and I think it’s a very Christian concept, by the way — that you love your family and then ...

By force of her imagination and skill, Emily Dickinson could take the measure of solitude, opprobrium and even damnation.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?

This provides the first lesson that Valentine highlights with his life: When injustice occurs around us, we are called to ...

The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated to the priest Valentine, who served in Rome in the third century AD, ...

The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Lovers have always batted their eyes on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Or have they? Historians aren’t sure ...

Valentine’s Day is more than romance; it celebrates love in all forms. Its history blends ancient and Christian traditions, ...

Many Americans have heard the expression “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” – in fact, a quick Google search turns ...