by Tara Brooke | Dec 13, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
The feast of St. Lucy is celebrated today, December 13th. In 2006 we discovered that we were pregnant with our first child. We began praying about what name weâd like to give this beautiful gift that God had given to us. We had chosen a girlâs name and a boyâs name...
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 âblessing showerâ 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 Godâs promise to send a savior. The first Sunday of Advent is the âprophetâs Sunday,â 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 arenât quite there! Yes, we are all putting up our decor and trees and shopping for gifts. But, we are celebrating a...