The heart of this flower seems to glow with an inner flame with sparks shooting upwards. It reminds me of the prayer, " Inflame our hearts O Lord with the fire of your divine love ".

This is the month of Sacred Hearts - the heart of Jesus burning with love for us, the hearts of lovers pledging their faithfulness on their wedding day, and the hearts of fathers not ashamed to show their tenderness to their children.

All love is to be celebrated, even the love for animals who bring so much joy to our lives and are cried over when they die. Would that 6000 ten -second kisses could be translated into the willingness to risk the joy and pain of a long lasting friendship! The only fire worth setting is the fire of love.