by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Patience is a form of the moral virtue of fortitude: firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Love is patient. We’ve all heard that. But patience is a very high calling. We think of patience in waiting for...
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 Stephanie Barker | Apr 23, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Teachings
Marriage is not merely a legal contract or merely just ceremonial consent; it is a sacred covenant that holds the power to transform individuals. At its core, it is a crucible where the raw elements of two unique souls meld and evolve, forging a union that is greater...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 25, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
Commitment is a Weird Place, but it is OKAY: The commitment of engagement found me in a weird place. Once Joshua and I went from dating to engaged, I developed a strange feeling of disappointment. Not disappointment in my decision, and certainly not disappointment in...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 18, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep
Am I Ready To Get Married? Was I ready to get married? Halfway through my engagement, I had a startling realization: I did not feel ready to get married. I Googled, why do people not feel ready to get married? The results varied, but all centered around things like...
