by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 24, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Fall Reminds us that Change is Beautiful.” I love this quote about change. Not just because Fall is my favorite season, but because change is hard. With two little kids, I feel like we’re on constant cycles of change. As soon as we’ve got one thing figured out,...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society
Marriage Consent Contains Hefty Promises- and they come with no contingency. There is no contingency to the words: “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life.” Every married person has said it. Each fiancé has pondered it. Unfortunately, so...
by Stephanie Barker | Apr 15, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Spirituality, Teachings
A Call To Baptism: Is baptism an important topic for a first date? My husband was an amazing man when I first met him. (He still is too!) He checked off all the “boxes” for me. We were young and in love, however, one box was not able to be checked…. He was not...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 2, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Marriage, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
“Do not believe you can love without suffering, without suffering a great deal.” Suffering was not hidden from our dear St. Therese. October 1st is the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. She lived as a cloistered Carmelite nun from the age of 15 until her death nine...
