by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 24, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
In 1925, Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Christ the King. Celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent, this feast concludes our liturgical year. Pius explained his reasoning for this feast in his encyclical Quas Primas “In the first”. He must reign in our minds,...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 5, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
A blessing baby shower can be a great activity to host for a mother expecting subsequent children and offer her support. When a family no longer needs car seats, cribs, strollers, etc. the best way to support them is through prayer. A “blessing shower” involves...
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 Michelle C. Martin | Jun 20, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Spirituality
Engagement is for marriage: Engagement is intended for marriage preparation! I was asked many times: When did you know you wanted to marry Joshua? Though we dated for nearly three years before getting engaged, I 100% knew I wanted to marry him within the first couple...