by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 22, 2024 | Christian and Christine, Family Life, Instructors, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Prayer, Questions, Society, Teachings
Marriage can be overwhelming, but it can be Christ-centered with a little prep work! Divorce rates as well as out of wedlock pregnancies are at an all-time high. The world seems to be crumbling around us in misery and distress. Yet, the sun keeps rising and people...
by Agape Catholic Ministries | Jul 10, 2024 | Marriage Prep
When it comes to planning and preparing for your wedding day, the sacrament of marriage (and a lifetime together) the list of tasks, to-dos, and choices to make, can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. We’re not just talking about napkin colors or veil length or...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 26, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Spirituality
“During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” “Footprints” is a famous Christian poem about a person walking along a seashore with Jesus. They see scenes of their life as their walk,...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 3, 2023 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions
“How do we plan our wedding Mass?” Catholic friends ask me this question all the time when they get engaged. It might seem a little daunting. A lot of people use different processes. The priest working with you might be more than happy to guide you through the task,...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 13, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Society
Don’t Ask the Wrong Questions As a young Catholic woman who dated all through college, I have dealt with enough temptations against chastity to last me a lifetime. Now, though, in my state of marital bliss, far fewer sinful temptations plague me in general....