by Stephanie Barker | Jul 1, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society
Suffering and Blessing: Suffering is a silent companion, woven into the fabric of our faith, quietly shaping our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and martyrs, it holds a revered place within our...
by Stephanie Barker | May 31, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Blessing of Suffering: Suffering is a silent companion, but could it be a blessing? Suffering is woven into the fabric of our faith, thus it quietly shapes our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and...
by Michelle C. Martin | Feb 20, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
In our fallen human nature, there are three ways we see children: as burdens, as rights, or as blessings. Children are blessings! My daughter was born 4 and a half months ago. I’ve already lost count how many people tell me, “You have your set!” It’s usually at the...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 31, 2023 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
Fatherhood is a Unique, Beautiful Burden Leading to Selflessness and Fulfillment: Fatherhood is difficult, just like motherhood. See here: https://agapecatholicministries.info/family-life/the-gift-of-motherhood/Our son, Peter, started to walk these last few weeks. He...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 22, 2023 | Church, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
Regret vs. Shame: Let’s look at regret and shame in relation to Christ’s crucifixion. “No Greater Love” by Edward Sri devotes a significant portion of the book focusing on studying Christ’s Passion from a Biblical perspective while comparing...
