by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 5, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
A blessing baby shower can be a great activity to host for a mother expecting subsequent children and offer her support. When a family no longer needs car seats, cribs, strollers, etc. the best way to support them is through prayer. A “blessing shower” involves...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 13, 2023 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality
Hope and Peace: the first two Sundays of Advent. In this season of Advent, most of the Mass readings will be focused on God’s promise to send a savior. The first Sunday of Advent is the “prophet’s Sunday,” and the first purple candle is the candle of hope. God...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 11, 2023 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Advent: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. While it may feel like Christmas season has been here since before Halloween, Catholics still aren’t quite there! Yes, we are all putting up our decor and trees and shopping for gifts. But, we are celebrating a...
