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The Quest: Valentine's Day (Portrait)

Is Valentine's Day just a "Hallmark Holiday"? Or is it a path to holiness? 💘🙏 In this special Valentine's Day edition of The Quest, host Diana Varghese (filling in for Bailey Garland) is joined by Msgr. Charles Pope to reclaim the spiritual depth of romance. They dive deep into Pope Benedict XVI’s teaching on Eros and Agape, discuss the "Rock Tumbler" of marriage, and hear one of the most touching caller testimonies in the show's history. 🔍 WHAT IS THIS EPISODE ABOUT? What is the difference between Eros and Agape? Msgr. Pope explains that while the world reduces Eros to mere eroticism, the Catholic Church (referencing Pope Benedict XVI) views it as a "divine madness" that leads us out of ourselves and toward the divine. He explains how romantic love is meant to mature into Agape, sacrificial love for the good of the other. Who was the real St. Valentine? Msgr. Pope clarifies that St. Valentine was likely a priest or bishop in Rome who was martyred under Emperor Claudius II. The "red" of Valentine's Day isn't just for romance, it symbolizes the blood of martyrs who laid down their lives for the truth, the ultimate act of love. How can I fix a struggling marriage? Msgr. Pope advises couples to throw away their "Book of Grievances" and open a "Book of Blessings." He uses the analogy of a "Rock Tumbler"...marriage is a rough process of tumbling together that eventually knocks off our rough edges and leaves us polished and beautiful. ⏳ KEY MOMENTS (TIMESTAMPS) Click the time to jump to that topic! 00:00 - Intro: A Special Valentine's Day Edition 02:29 - Opening Prayer: Blessing for all couples 05:16 - Theology: Pope Benedict XVI on Eros vs. Agape 10:56 - Why Friendship is the "Greatest Love" 18:05 - History: Who was the real St. Valentine? (The 2 Candidates) 24:25 - Gratitude: Throw away the "Book of Grievances" 34:00 - Marriage Advice: The "Rock Tumbler" Analogy 48:53 - Must-Listen Caller: James (who is visually impaired) gives a moving tribute to his blind wife. 54:48 - Caller Samantha: How a bumper sticker brought her back to the Faith 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST Msgr. Charles Pope is the pastor of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., and a widely read Catholic writer and speaker. He is a regular contributor to The Quest and the National Catholic Register. 📲 CONNECT & LISTEN Website: https://www.GRNonline.com App: Download the GRN Radio App ⛨ Guardians of GRN are Catholics who help protect the GRN every day so the Gospel never goes silent. Learn more: GRNonline.com/Guardians 🙏 If you want to love better this Valentine's Day, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!