by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 23, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Parenting, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“No one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord” ~ Pope Paul VI. Christmas is a season of joy! We have a sign in our house this time of year that says, “JOY.” It’s kept in the kitchen where our kids see it whenever they wash their hands. My son loves...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 21, 2024 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society, Teachings
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife. And the two will become one flesh” Matthew 19:5. “Man shall leave his father and mother an cleave to his wife!” My husband and I just celebrated the 4th anniversary of our...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 15, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Mary is always depicted wearing four colors: white, red, blue, and gold. Our Blessed Mother is many things and we use colors to depict that. She is the cause of our joy, seat of wisdom, and mirror of justice. Furthermore, Mary is the Queen of Angels, Morning Star,...