by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 2, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Advent: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. December is here and that means it’s Christmas season, but first…Advent! Advent can be celebrated with warm cookies, bright trees, beautiful stockings…However, for many Catholics, the Advent wreath on the...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 28, 2024 | Family Life, Liturgy, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. With rejoicing hearts, give thanks! In 1789, President George Washington declared November 26th as a...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 13, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
May is Mary’s month because spring symbolizes renewal and beauty. Renewal and beauty are present in our churches right now. In many Catholic churches across the country, statues of Mary are wearing crowns of flowers. May is the month of Mary, and we often honor her...
by Edmund Adamus | Dec 12, 2023 | Church, Society
Advent is Here…Is Mercy? Do advent and mercy fit together? As we know, Advent has begun, and we must do our best to embrace the special channels of grace that are going to come our way. The Father’s loving heart has plans for each one of us. We need to be open...
by Edmund Adamus | Aug 30, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
Back to School: “Back to School!” That phrase used to fill me with dread when I was a child. And I have to say [as a parent] the thought of the children returning to the daily/weekly routine of school timetables and repetition is somewhat of a relief. After six weeks...
