by Stephanie Barker | May 21, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Seven Deadly Sins: The Catholic Church identifies seven deadly sins. They are below: Pride Greed Lust Envy Gluttony Wrath Sloth They have been identified and cataloged by theologians and spiritual leaders throughout the centuries. Each sin represents a distortion of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 17, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society, Teachings
Natural Family Planning: the non-contraceptive pregnancy plan. Harmony vs. Control! I’ve known Catholics who have entered the church because of Natural Family Planning. But I’ve also known Catholics who left the faith because of Natural Family Planning....
by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 24, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20. St. Paul reminds us that we have been purchased at a price. He wrote extensively on morality and, specifically, chastity. When Jesus preached, He gave a new...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 4, 2023 | Marriage, Questions, Society, Teachings
A few nights ago, Joshua and I realized something about our relationship. We are no longer infatuated with each other. I’ve seen too many divorce stories in the news recently. Thankfully, I didn’t see divorce much as a child. Though I knew what it was, my...
by Edmund Adamus | Dec 5, 2016 | Society, Spirituality
The Interior Gaze The Interior Gaze – This week I was shocked to hear of a new form of criminal sexual exploitation – “sextortion” Sextortion is a form of blackmail. Criminals use fake identities to befriend victims online. Then persuade them...
