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Washington, D.C. – Planned Parenthood will use St. Valentine’s Day to push contraceptive and abortion sales with its National Condom Week. “Half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended and half of those happen because of failed contraception,” said Marie Hahnenberg, a researcher for American Life League. “Planned Parenthood is once again pushing sex on our kids with this condom promotion.” Beginning Feb. 14, Planned Parenthoods across the country are offering condom e-cards, condom coasters, and condom-inspired drag shows among other ways to promote sale of its products. “Valentine's Day is supposed to be a celebration of life and love – not a marketing scheme to sell more condoms to kids,” said Hahnenberg. “Valentine’s Day 2009 is being used by Planned Parenthood to profit off the sex culture it has created at colleges, high schools and even middle schools around the country.” While abortion makes up a third of Planned Parenthood’s clinic income, 55 percent comes from the s...

O Heart of Jesus, I implore, that I may ever love Thee more and more. Hearts of Jesus and Mary, burning with love for us, inflame our hearts with love of you. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. The Salutation to the Heart of Jesus and Mary Hail, Heart most holy, Hail, Heart most meek, Hail, Heart most humble, Hail, Heart most pure, Hail, Heart most devout, Hail, Heart most wise, Hail, Heart most patient, Hail, Heart most obedient, Hail, Heart most vigilent, Hail, Heart most faithful, Hail, Heart most blessed, Hail, Heart most merciful, Hail, most loving Heart of Jesus and Mary; Thee we adore, Thee we praise, Thee we glorify, To Thee do we give thanks; Thee we love, With all our heart, With all our soul, And with all our strength; To Thee we offer our heart, We give it, We consecrate it, We immolate it; Accept and posses it entirely, And purify it, And illuminate it, And sanctify it; that in it Thou may live and reign both now and forever, and in the ages of ag...

is being hosted by Ebeth at A Catholic Mom Climbing the Pillars this week and it's just beautiful! With tomorrow marking her and her husband's 15th wedding anniversary, Ebeth was excited to have a Valentine's Day carnival. However, it was not to be. Not one Valentine-themed post was submitted. They are all on Lent , which is really a great Valentine in itself. Lent is the time we become intimate with the Lord, who gave His love for us that we might share it with one another. However, I do feel for Ebeth, so let's all send her and her dear knight - in - shining armour a special Valentine's anniversary card to let her know we're thinking of them on their fifteenth anniversary and to encourage and support them in their love for one another. Happy 15th anniversary, Doug and Ebeth!

Happy Valentines Day, everyone! I am hoping you will all have a day filled with God's blessings. As my valentine to you, I will be saying a prayer for each of you today during my time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration - my Eternal Love. Happy Valentines Day to my sweetheart, Bill. I can't even begin to tell you what a blessing you are to me. I'm looking forward to our special time together this evening. On a lighter note, one of my favorite treats for Valentine's Day is dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - the key to my heart. What are some of your favorite treats for Valentines Day? Read about St. Valentine here and here . Have a beautiful day!

What are your favorite top ten romantic movies? ( For a long listing of romantic movies see my list here under #7 . However, please feel free to include others in your list. These are not listed in any special order: 1. Pride and Prejudice (2006) 2. Roman Holiday 3. Sabrina (1954) 4. Singin' in the Rain 5. Sleepless in Seattle 6. The Sound of Music 7. The Shop Around the Corner 8. The Farmer's Daughter 9. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 10. On Moonlight Bay What are your top five favorite romantic books (fiction or non-fiction) ? 1. Jane Eyre 2. Pride and Prejudice 3. Wuthering Heights 4. The Scarlet Letter 5. Emily's Hope (2006) If money were no object, where (on earth) would you like to spend your Valentine's Day and how would you spend it? In other words, what is your idea of a perfect Valentine's Day date? In Belize - a warm, sunny Carribean island with white sand beaches, clear blue water as far away from phones as possible. We would stay at our beautiful beach ho...

1. Make a homemade Valentine for your loved one. Be sure to mention on your card some specific ways they are special to you, i.e., "You always laugh at my corny jokes" or "You always compliment me on my cooking even though boiling hot water is a challenge for me." 2. Write a love letter to your Valentine on pretty pink stationary and tell him/her exactly why you love him/her and what makes them special. 3. Prepare a special meal and get dressed up. Use your best china, candles, and your linen napkins. Take out your best wine or open a bottle of champagne, or favorite non-alcoholic drink. (Chill the glasses beforehand.) 4. Purchase one long-stemmed red rose for your partner and compose a love poem to accompany it. Present it in an envelope sealed with a red foil heart. 5. Take a walk together, hold hands, and remininsce about romantic times in the past - such as the day you first met and fell in love, your wedding day or another special time for the two of you. 6. Go...