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St. Valentine

ST. VALENTINE
St. Valentine of Rome (c. 270) was a priest who lived in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Little is known of his life with certainty, except that he ministered to Christians who were persecuted and imprisoned for their faith, and died a martyr. One account has it that the emperor banned all marriages and engagements in Rome, believing this was the reason Roman men were unwilling to serve in the army. Valentine defied this unjust decree and continued to perform marriages for lovers in secret. He was arrested, and while in prison he restored sight to his jailer’s blind daughter, causing the jailer and his entire extended household, forty-six people in total, to immediately convert to Christianity. Upon hearing this, Claudius ordered Valentine’s execution. St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended, and signed it “From Your Valentine.” He was beheaded on February 14th. St. Valentine is the patron of many causes including bee keepers, betrothed and engaged couples, lovers, love, happy marriages, and young people. His feast day is February 14th.
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Six Simple Stress-Management Techniques

Today’s Tip 
Six Simple Stress-Management Techniques
It can feel like stress is unavoidable these days. Changes to how we live and work, social isolation, and anxiety about health and finances are triggering us and exacerbating our emotions. If you feel like you’re cracking under the weight of the past year, try introducing some of these simple, proven habits into your day:
Move, move, move. Any exercise is a fantastic stress reliever.Breathe. Practice meditation and mindfulness exercises to tame your mind.Journal. Writing can help us unpack what’s going on inside. Start by documenting what you’re grateful for each day.Laugh. Watch a funny show, call a funny friend, and feel some joy.Find your flow. What activity or task demands your deepest focus?Listen to music. Research proves that it helps us relax.
This tip is adapted from “7 Ways to De-Stress When You Can’t Go Outside,”by Michelle Bihary