by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 3, 2024 | Church, Health, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just,” (Catechism of the Catholic Church). Chastity is not accepted by society today. For instance, once, I was asked, “If you never had sex before marriage, how do you know it was worth the wait?”...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 9, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Teachings
Maria Goretti reminds us that God has given us a gift worth dying for? We celebrated the feast of St. Maria Goretti on July 6th. She died at the age of twelve, after being stabbed fourteen times by her neighbor. Maria and Alessandro grew up as friends, but she lived...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 17, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society, Teachings
Natural Family Planning: the non-contraceptive pregnancy plan. Harmony vs. Control! I’ve known Catholics who have entered the church because of Natural Family Planning. But I’ve also known Catholics who left the faith because of Natural Family Planning....
by Edmund Adamus | Dec 8, 2023 | Church, Liturgy
The Immaculate Conception: Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate conception. Some years ago I came across this profound and moving meditation on the Immaculate Conception. I hope you enjoy it and I wish you blessed Advent to you all! ...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 22, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Marriage is an adventure; don’t go without your maps. If you were going on a trip, especially to a place you’ve never been before, you’d take maps. When planning to be away from home for several days, you’d always check the weather to pack accordingly. You’d want to...
