By William Schmitt
Much like love itself, the story of St. Valentine — and the backstory for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 — might be said to combine facts with mystery and visible gifts with deeper meanings.
The Catholic Church teaches that Valentine is a real saint from the ranks of early Christians who suffered martyrdom during widespread Roman persecutions. Beyond those details, he is a…
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