by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 12, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Questions, Spirituality, Teachings
“Son behold your mother!” As He died on the cross, Jesus spoke these words to John the Apostle. Not only did Jesus give Mary to John’s care, but he gave His mother to mankind, giving her dominion over us all. Over the centuries, Mary has reached to every...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 8, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“I am the Immaculate Conception” ~ Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous. In 1858, in a small town in France, Our Lady appeared to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous. After months of seeing “the lady” at the grotto, Bernadette dared ask her name. Thus, the Heavenly...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 6, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” December 6th is the feast of St. Nicholas. We all know him as Santa Claus, but do we know him as the Bishop of Myra? Nicholas is far from a fictitious character from...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 16, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Teachings
“Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.” March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day! While St. Patrick’s Day is something of a national celebration of alcohol, it’s very important in my family. It is the anniversary of my grandfather’s death. He passed away in 2018 after a long...
