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 Michelle C. Martin | Mar 11, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Prep
Why does the Catholic Church make us do marriage preparation? If you’re getting married in the Catholic Church, you’ve likely heard about Pre-Cana, also known as, “Marriage Preparation!” I’ve known a lot of couples getting married in the Church. Some are...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 16, 2023 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Sometimes the best prayer is one said in rage. Sometimes rage during prayer is where we are at. “If this is how you (God) treat your friends, it’s no wonder you have so few!” This famous prayer of rage was shouted by St. Teresa of Avila when she fell off a carriage...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 14, 2023 | Family Life, Parenting, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
All of us are called to find a childlike peace in the Lord. Childlike peace is something we long for. Jesus says, “Unless you be converted and become as little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of Heaven.” In the Gospels, Jesus put a significant emphasis on...
