by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 30, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Simon, do you love me more than these?” The first time I heard the real explanation of this gospel passage was at a college dance. I thought Jesus was asking if Simon loved Him more than the other disciples did. This scene takes place on the sea shore, after Christ’s...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 9, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to your word.” Handmaids of the Lord…what does that mean? Lately I’ve been reviving an old hobby of reading fiction books. I’ve dipped into several fantasy series in the last few months. In...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 25, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.’” Matthew 16:23. Get behind me, Satan. Jesus says these famous words after He tells His disciples He will have to...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 31, 2023 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
Fatherhood is a Unique, Beautiful Burden Leading to Selflessness and Fulfillment: Fatherhood is difficult, just like motherhood. See here: https://agapecatholicministries.info/family-life/the-gift-of-motherhood/Our son, Peter, started to walk these last few weeks. He...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 22, 2023 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
Not many of us enjoy change, but we’re all called to “get used to different.” “Get used to different!” If you’ve seen, or even heard of, The Chosen, that phrase is probably familiar. For centuries, the Jews operated under a strict set of laws. They waited...
