by Tara Brooke | Aug 30, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Marriage, Teachings
Vows vs. consent, it is time to get this right! In the Sacrament of Matrimony, people often use the term “vows.” This is a misunderstanding of the definition of the word. In marriage, a couple does not, in fact, exchange vows, but instead, the couple exchanges...
by Stephanie Barker | Jun 27, 2024 | Church, Health, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Importance of Healing: Healing holds a pivotal role within the Catholic Church. Healing serves not only as an example of hope, but also restoration for the faithful. It is a sacred journey of physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal. Healing is guided by the...
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 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 | Mar 19, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Parenting, Spirituality, Teachings
March 19th holds a special place in my heart. Pope Francis proclaimed 2021 as the Year of St. Joseph. I was lucky enough to be engaged during that beautiful time; and I saw graces rain down on my marriage from the man called the Pillar of Families. 2021 was not only...
