by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Patience is a form of the moral virtue of fortitude: firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Love is patient. We’ve all heard that. But patience is a very high calling. We think of patience in waiting for...
by Stephanie Barker | May 30, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
Catholic Motherhood: A Journey of Faith and Resilience I often find myself facing numerous challenges that test my faith, resilience, and commitment to my spiritual belief. From the daily demands to difficulties of nurturing my children, I navigate a path loaded with...
by Stephanie Barker | Apr 25, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Health, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
The Divine Symphony of NFP: Ah, the dance of life within the sacred rhythm of natural family planning—a topic that ignites joy and purpose in the heart of this married Catholic mother. In the enchanting melody of marriage and motherhood, the concept of natural family...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 6, 2024 | Marriage, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
“Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one may even find courage to die” ~ Romans 5:7. Why do we fear death? Undoubtedly, there is something frightening about “running out of time.” If we die, we can no longer...
by Michelle C. Martin | Feb 15, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
I have seen a lot of posts on social media about women losing themselves when they become mothers. I recommend two things. (1) Get off social media. (2) Do it. Lose yourself in motherhood. In the last year, I’ve made a few new friends. We switched parishes when we...
