by Stephanie Barker | Aug 5, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
The Role of Mothers: Parental roles in a family have differences. Though we know the roles of mothers and fathers intertwine to create a nurturing environment. We also know that this is where faith flourishes and family values are cherished. Mothers are often...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 19, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Teachings
St. Joseph: little known, never failing. March 19th is the solemnity of St. Joseph! It is a great day to go to Mass and to celebrate God’s goodness in the midst of Lent. Joseph is revered in the Catholic Church as the foster father of Jesus. He was Mary’s husband and...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 16, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Teachings
“Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.” March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day! While St. Patrick’s Day is something of a national celebration of alcohol, it’s very important in my family. It is the anniversary of my grandfather’s death. He passed away in 2018 after a long...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 26, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Spirituality
Not many people enjoy going to confession; but it’s reality is a wonder of our Catholic Faith. Is confession like diaper changing? Bear with me here…the other day I was changing my toddler’s diaper (pretty normal thing for me to do, after all). He’s at an age...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 21, 2023 | Marriage, Prayer, Spirituality
I first heard about Marian Consecration as a freshman in college. A student organization I was part of did a yearly (optional) Marian Consecration together during Lent. Not really knowing what I was getting into, I asked to join the group embarking on the...
