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 | Jun 26, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“It (kindness) is shown in affability of speech, generosity of conduct, and forgiveness of injuries sustained” ~ Modern Catholic Dictionary. Love is kind. We often imagine kindness to describe behaviors. When someone is helpful, we call them kind. If someone speaks...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 23, 2023 | Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Teachings
“I have learned the secret… of living in abundance and of being in need.” St. Paul wrote this in his letter to the Philippians. He learned how to live in both abundance and need. Paul understood being fed while being hungry. He knew how to recognize his perpetual need...
