by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 1, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
You know who you married, so give your spouse grace in conflict. Does your spouse need grace? The other day, I saw the first public post on social media I have ever wanted to respond to. I didn’t (responding to people publicly online is a bad idea) but I’ve been...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 16, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
The phrase “Better than I deserve” cultivates a spirit of gratitude we all need. A lullaby we like to sing our kids at nap and bedtime is the song “Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran. It was the first dance at our wedding and makes for a lovely sleepy time song. The last line...
by Stephanie Barker | May 30, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
Catholic Motherhood: A Journey of Faith and Resilience I often find myself facing numerous challenges that test my faith, resilience, and commitment to my spiritual belief. From the daily demands to difficulties of nurturing my children, I navigate a path loaded with...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 8, 2024 | Family Life, Health, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
Relationships need the right ingredients, but we have to bake with God. If you’ve never tried baking homemade bread, I highly recommend it. It’s delicious and fun and you can make very different breads with very similar ingredients. In addition to giving my family...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 21, 2024 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Can Catholics Elope? According to the Code of Canon Law, Catholics can indeed elope…But it’s not what you think. Elopement means getting married in secret. Romeo and Juliet are the most famous examples of this behavior. They are a tragically romanticized example...
