Saint Valentine the Kindhearted shares the legend of God’s brave and loving servant named Valentine.
Valentine’s story is told through poems which have a fun rhyme. He was born in Terni, Italy, and lived during a time when Rome had many gods. He praised only one God and spread God’s love and word. With his kind heart, he prayed for God to bring healing to those who needed it.
Under leader Claudius love and commitment were seen as sign of weakness. Despite that Valentine spread the blessing of marriage.
When thrown into jail, Valentine continued to praise love in short notes.
“Love is patient.”
“Love is kind.”
He signed his notes, “from your Valentine.” He sent those notes to folks in every direction.
He was buried on February 14th. Thus, we celebrate love on this day to “recall the kind saint who loved one and all.”
Very little is known about the real Saint Valentine, and yet such profound story was created about him through poems. Those loving and rhyming poems are beautiful commemoration of someone who was a noble figure thorough his acts, spreading love and kindness even when death threatened him.
The illustrations are unique in a form of stained glass window, which reflect well the whole story and its meaning.
This is a charming way to introduce children to a legendary figure who was selfless and very generous with his acts. This book is intended for audience 4-8 years old.
Published in 2024 by InterVarsity Press
Source: InterVarsity Press
TRENDING INSPIRATION: Be Generous
“Being
deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives
you courage.” – Lao Tzu
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