by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 16, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Love is patient, love is kind; it does not envy.” 1 Corinthians 13:4. The Modern Catholic Dictionary gives a comprehensive definition of envy. It defines it as, “sadness or discontent at the excellence, good fortune, or success of another.” But even beyond that, envy...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 2, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Marriage, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
“Do not believe you can love without suffering, without suffering a great deal.” Suffering was not hidden from our dear St. Therese. October 1st is the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. She lived as a cloistered Carmelite nun from the age of 15 until her death nine...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 21, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
“Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” I became very fond of the Serenity prayer in college. For the first time in my life, I was truly responsible for my life. I had...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 6, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep
Making your husband miserable is the ultimate goal, right? Wives, do you feel like your marriage is a bit stale right now? Are you tired of how little effort your husband is putting into you? Do you feel like love and affection are a bit on the cold side? It is...
