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February 14, 2005

Notes from Ferdy - The Valentine Story

by Ferdinand T Cat

From Bill Federer's American Minute for today, the story of St. Valentine.

In the 3rd century, Emperor Claudius the Goth not only commanded that the Roman gods must be worshiped, but he temporarily forbade marriage, because he believed single men made better soldiers. Legend has it that Valentine, who was a bishop in Italy, risked the Emperor's wrath by refusing to worship idols and for secretly marrying young couples. Saint Valentine was dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and have his head cut off on February 14, 269AD. While awaiting execution, it is said he prayed for the jailers' sick daughter, who miraculously recovered. He wrote her a note and signed it, "from your Valentine".

If you're a Christian concerned about the new climate of religious intolernce, Federer's daily American Minute EMAILs are a great way to learn about the country's Judeo-Christian Heritage. Click here to subscribe (it's free).

Respectfully submitted

Ferdinand T. Cat


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Hi Ferdy. I am gratified to know that there are some conservative cats out there. LOVE your site. I get American Minute, too, so you are right up my alley. ;)

I think my cats are liberals. They are always wanting to sneak outside and hang around with the roaming gypsy cats. Got any advice?


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