by Stephanie Barker | Jul 1, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society
Suffering and Blessing: Suffering is a silent companion, woven into the fabric of our faith, quietly shaping our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and martyrs, it holds a revered place within our...
by Stephanie Barker | May 31, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Blessing of Suffering: Suffering is a silent companion, but could it be a blessing? Suffering is woven into the fabric of our faith, thus it quietly shapes our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and...
by Stephanie Barker | May 21, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Seven Deadly Sins: The Catholic Church identifies seven deadly sins. They are below: Pride Greed Lust Envy Gluttony Wrath Sloth They have been identified and cataloged by theologians and spiritual leaders throughout the centuries. Each sin represents a distortion of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 2, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Teachings
The Catholic tradition of the Easter Vigil tells the full story of Christ’s redeeming love, starting with sacrifice. Sacrifice has happened and our salvation given!! Happy Easter week! As it is the octave of Easter, now is the perfect time to reflect on what we just...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 6, 2023 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
This week in the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Triduum. The term Triduum refers to the three days of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. These days correspond to three services: Holy Thursday Mass, Good Friday Veneration, and the Easter Vigil on Holy...