by Edmund Adamus | Feb 14, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Prayer, Teachings
One of our children’s favorite songs is “Just a Spoonful of Sugar helps the medicine go down…” from the hit musical Mary Poppins! A little bit of kindness can go a long way when recovering from illness, Pope Francis once told a group of young patients. “Not...
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...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 9, 2022 | Baptism Prep, Church, Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Spirituality
The other day, I went to confession for the first time in four months. It’s been difficult to go to confession since my son has been born. Really, it’s just hard to do anything when I can’t predict how long it will take. Something about waiting in line in the church...
by Catie Oleszko | Aug 5, 2020 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality, Teachings
Last week’s blog was about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, how it changes us, sets us free and thus changes the world and influences our neighbors and families. Making the journey to the confessional, to seek Jesus in this beautiful and intimate...