by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 26, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute?” ~ Acts of the Apostles 7:53. Being persecuted has always been part of the Christian journey. On December 26 we celebrate the feast of St. Stephen. Stephen is not only the first recorded martyr, but was also a...
by Tara Brooke | Aug 30, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Marriage, Teachings
Vows vs. consent, it is time to get this right! In the Sacrament of Matrimony, people often use the term “vows.” This is a misunderstanding of the definition of the word. In marriage, a couple does not, in fact, exchange vows, but instead, the couple exchanges...