by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 26, 2024 | Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute?” ~ Acts of the Apostles 7:53. Being persecuted has always been part of the Christian journey. On December 26 we celebrate the feast of St. Stephen. Stephen is not only the first recorded martyr, but was also a...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 22, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Family Life, Liturgy, Marriage, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future” Proverbs 31:25. When I hear this proverb, St. Cecilia of Rome immediately comes to mind. She was a young Christian in the late 200s, during a time of fierce persecution. As a...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 10, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“Peace is the first thing the angels sang. Peace is the mark of the children of God. Peace is the nurse of love. Peace is the mother of unity. Peace is the rest of the blessed souls. Peace is the dwelling place of eternity” ~ Pope Leo the Great. The pope...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 9, 2024 | Baptism Prep, Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Prayer, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19. On November 9th, we celebrate the feast of our first temple with the dedication of St. John Lateran Archbasilica Cathedral in Rome. The church was dedicated in 324 A.D. and is still today the home...