by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 8, 2024 | Family Life, Health, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
We don’t always get what we want, but God gives us what we need. Last October, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter. Just days before my girl’s first birthday, a wonderful friend who helped deliver her birthed her first baby. Seeing my daughter grow up, seeing my...
by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 20, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Society
We thrive when we eat the right nutrients- so what happens when we feed ourselves bitterness? Bitterness is not a great taste, don’t you agree? I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase, you are what you eat. We all know we’re healthier and happier when we eat a...
by Stephanie Barker | Aug 5, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
The Role of Mothers: Parental roles in a family have differences. Though we know the roles of mothers and fathers intertwine to create a nurturing environment. We also know that this is where faith flourishes and family values are cherished. Mothers are often...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 12, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Teachings
Louis and Zelie Martin-Examples of Virtue: In 2015, Pope Francis canonized the first ever husband and wife saint duo: Louis and Zelie Martin. However, their cause for canonization became a joint effort several years before when Pope John Paul II paired their...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society
Marriage Consent Contains Hefty Promises- and they come with no contingency. There is no contingency to the words: “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life.” Every married person has said it. Each fiancé has pondered it. Unfortunately, so...