Marriage to Baptism: One Path of Accompaniment One important thing we’ve learned through Agapè is that marriage formation doesn’t end at the wedding day, nor does the Church’s role. Very often, the next major moment a couple re-engages with the parish is at the...
The patron saint I drew for 2026 was St. Charles de Foucauld. This did not feel accidental. Almost immediately, my heart turned to my uncle—a Franciscan priest in Morocco—who had taken the religious name Charles de Jésus, the same name chosen by St. Charles de...
How do we sanctify the everyday? Last evening at Mass, I saw a young man who was very engaged in his faith. Before Mass began, he was reading the Scriptures on his cell phone, which he then set down beside him. On the back of his phone was a large sticker that read:...
Three to Get Married...What does that mean? Dear Friends in Christ, As we contemplate the beauty and vocation of marriage, let us take a moment to reflect on how spousal love mirrors Christ’s love for His Church. The Church has never ceased to proclaim that marriage...
CatholicMarriagePrep.com Can Help: Marriage preparation is difficult! A priest once said—only half in jest— “I’d rather celebrate funerals than weddings. At least I know why they don’t come back to the parish.” It was a throwaway line, but it struck a chord. Years...
Marriage can be overwhelming, but it can be Christ-centered with a little prep work! Divorce rates as well as out of wedlock pregnancies are at an all-time high. The world seems to be crumbling around us in misery and distress. Yet, the sun keeps rising and people...
Agape Catholic Ministries: Building Christ-centered families, one family at a time. Christ himself said, “Without me you can do nothing.” John 15:5. This is especially true for marriage. Marriage was instituted as a sacrament by Christ at the wedding feast of Cana....
Healing in the Sacrament How the grace of the Sacrament healed their brokenness. Christine & Christian Part 1 Part 2: background Part 3: Behind every Abortion there is a Dad Part 4: Childhood Unfinished Business Part 5: Meet the Parents Part 6: Hitting...
Saintly Parents Inspire Holy Children: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton I have always had an interest in the holy men and women who the church considers saints, especially those resolute moms and dads who were able to raise a family and live their faith fully. There are so...
Sunday of Divine Mercy - "All grace flows from mercy. God's mercy is stronger than our misery." - St. Faustina I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are...