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 | Feb 12, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Spirituality, Teachings
“When you fast, wash your face and comb your hair. Then your fasting won’t be obvious. Instead, it will be obvious to your Father who is with you in private. Your Father sees what you do in private. He will reward you.” (Matthew 6:17-18). Happy February! I’m sure all...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 16, 2023 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Liturgy, Spirituality, Teachings
Eucharist As Gift! The Eucharist is a gift! This past Sunday we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi. This feast was instituted by Pope Urban IV in 1264, one year after an incredible miracle during Mass. A German priest, named Fr. Peter of Prague, was...