by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 22, 2024 | Christian and Christine, Family Life, Instructors, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Prayer, Questions, Society, Teachings
Marriage can be overwhelming, but it can be Christ-centered with a little prep work! Divorce rates as well as out of wedlock pregnancies are at an all-time high. The world seems to be crumbling around us in misery and distress. Yet, the sun keeps rising and people...
by Stephanie Barker | Apr 15, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Spirituality, Teachings
A Call To Baptism: Is baptism an important topic for a first date? My husband was an amazing man when I first met him. (He still is too!) He checked off all the “boxes” for me. We were young and in love, however, one box was not able to be checked…. He was not...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 3, 2023 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions
“How do we plan our wedding Mass?” Catholic friends ask me this question all the time when they get engaged. It might seem a little daunting. A lot of people use different processes. The priest working with you might be more than happy to guide you through the task,...
by Elizabeth Sala | Feb 13, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Society
When I was engaged, I had plenty of questions, hopes, and doubts about my upcoming marriage. Was I marrying the right person? How could I be sure? How would my future husband and I overcome the unforeseen difficulties that we were told would arise later? What could we...
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...
