by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 12, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
What Lesson are we Learning today: Marriage is like learning algebra; divorce is like learning geometry. Have you ever wandered into the wrong class in college? It would probably be pretty confusing, walking into a room expecting to see literature and finding weather...
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 Michelle C. Martin | May 20, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
Approximately 70% of marital conflicts are unsolvable: learn how to manage them. Conflict in marriage is bound to happen. Have you ever talked to a couple that’s been married for 30 years? I know a few of them, my parents included. It seems a lot of younger couples...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 4, 2023 | Church, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy.” St. Francis of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 26, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
Conflict is Inevitable: Conflict will arise in marriage. Do not rush through the conflict, just to avoid it! “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” James 1:19. These are wise...
