by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 17, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Marrying someone while thinking they’ll change doesn’t work—there’s no altar switch. There is no such thing as an “altar switch!” Ah, summer. No doubt all of us have a wedding on our calendar this season. Maybe your own, for some of you! Usually we go to...
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 | Feb 20, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
In our fallen human nature, there are three ways we see children: as burdens, as rights, or as blessings. Children are blessings! My daughter was born 4 and a half months ago. I’ve already lost count how many people tell me, “You have your set!” It’s usually at the...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 19, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
“Uncommunicated expectations become premeditated resentments.” ~ Neil Strauss Do we have expectations in our marriages? I am never more angry with my husband than when he fails to read my mind. Why can’t he just know what I need and want and do it perfectly? Doesn’t...
by Ashley Ruybal | Jul 31, 2023 | Friday Feedback, Instructors, Marriage Prep
JULY, 2023 Couples Share their Experience about CatholicMarriagePrep.com Top 3 Expectations Gabriel and Eimi – Diocese of Sacramento, CA His impression of the prep: I really enjoyed that we were able to talk about this in private. This allowed for more in-depth...