by Stephanie Barker | Apr 20, 2023 | Family Life, Health, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Spirituality
No one talks about the suffering you could endure during marriage. It’s not really a highlight when you are newly engaged. You already know that line in your consent—“for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.” You truly believe that...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 19, 2023 | Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Marriage Prep
Exchanging Consent Over a Crucifix During our engagement, Joshua and I learned about an incredible wedding devotion: exchanging your marriage consent over a crucifix. Catholic nuptials are beautiful for many reasons, but one is that the couple can elect to incorporate...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 4, 2023 | Marriage, Questions, Society, Teachings
A few nights ago, Joshua and I realized something about our relationship. We are no longer infatuated with each other. I’ve seen too many divorce stories in the news recently. Thankfully, I didn’t see divorce much as a child. Though I knew what it was, my...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 2, 2022 | Church, Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Spirituality
Several years ago, I heard this story about a goldsmith and his fire in a homily. Fr. Carl, the priest who would eventually marry Joshua and me, delivered it. ~ One day a woman went into a goldsmith’s shop to make a purchase. His hands were covered in soot, his apron...
