tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post754319730252201657..comments2023-05-12T10:57:10.158-04:00Comments on Rambling Follower: Celebrating Valentine's Day during Lent? Yikes.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021781602272064901noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post-85791661408893987782013-02-23T20:14:25.374-05:002013-02-23T20:14:25.374-05:00I went ice-skating with my husband and six kids on...I went ice-skating with my husband and six kids on the Sunday after Valentine's Day (no romantic dinner for us, we make it a family affair). Details and super-cute pics at http://canwecana.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-valentines-sunday-post-cana-post.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565037705407249484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post-71352838008695918762013-02-10T13:53:07.812-05:002013-02-10T13:53:07.812-05:00I like what my priest said above about finding oth...I like what my priest said above about finding other ways to show love. I am sure you do with those little ones!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16021781602272064901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post-15588597004451767002013-02-10T13:31:51.074-05:002013-02-10T13:31:51.074-05:00Decided against the cake as one of my little guest...Decided against the cake as one of my little guests has Type I Diabetes. We had veggies, fruit and tortilla chips instead. Healthier for everyone!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post-28690306249074105332013-02-09T16:15:34.983-05:002013-02-09T16:15:34.983-05:001) observing Valentine's Day doesn't requi...1) observing Valentine's Day doesn't require sugary food. The "sweetness" you want to share with those you love could be expressed in other ways, perhaps to greater lasting effect.<br />2) You could do the very Catholic thing & transfer your "observance" to Sunday. Since it is the day of the Resurrection, Sunday is never a penitential day, even in Lent.<br /><br />Fr. Jeff Calia, C.O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418067986039614257.post-54760375510559227582013-02-09T13:25:26.778-05:002013-02-09T13:25:26.778-05:00Well, since being more affectionate to my husband ...Well, since being more affectionate to my husband is one of my Lenten promises, I plan to...well, you get the idea.<br /><br />As for chocolate, I will be avoiding it on St. Valentine's Day this year.<br /><br />Tonight, I am having our God children and some of their friends over to make Valentines. I am making a pink lemonade cake - future blog post!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.com