by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 6, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” December 6th is the feast of St. Nicholas. We all know him as Santa Claus, but do we know him as the Bishop of Myra? Nicholas is far from a fictitious character from...
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 | Oct 22, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“Passing encounters are only a caricature of love; they injure hearts and mock God’s plan” Pope St. John Paul II. The other day, a friend and I were reminiscing about our engagements before marriage. I dated my husband for nearly three years and then was engaged for...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 16, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
The phrase “Better than I deserve” cultivates a spirit of gratitude we all need. A lullaby we like to sing our kids at nap and bedtime is the song “Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran. It was the first dance at our wedding and makes for a lovely sleepy time song. The last line...
by Stephanie Barker | Jul 24, 2024 | Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Keeping Faith: Throughout history, Catholics have faced adversity with steadfast resolve, embodying the virtues of faith, hope, and love. In times of turmoil and uncertainty, they have clung to their faith as an anchor. It keeps us grounded amidst the stormy seas of...
