by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 27, 2023 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“I Do Not Know You!” But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Matthew 25:12. “I do not know you.” Undoubtedly, these are not words we wish to hear from God. The recent Mass readings have a theme: In short, the day of the...
by Rob Faughnan | Jul 31, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Parenting, Spirituality
Stewardship of a Backpack: Can a backpack be an example of stewardship? It’s not easy taking little kids on a strenuous hike. My wife and I have five kids and when our oldest son was 3 or 4 we decided to take our young family on a hike to Hanging Lake, outside of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 15, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Spirituality
Are Joy and Happiness Synonymous? I used to think joy and happiness were synonymous. I often use the word joy to express an elevated state of happiness or pleasure. I talk about how doing something I love brought me joy. For example, Christmas is a joyful season. As...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 4, 2022 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
One night in college I was up late studying with my best friends and roommates. Another friend who lived in the apartment above us came in, asking for our advice about a situation in her relationship. She said that her partner was unstable and had been pressuring her...
