by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 30, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“Simon, do you love me more than these?” The first time I heard the real explanation of this gospel passage was at a college dance. I thought Jesus was asking if Simon loved Him more than the other disciples did. This scene takes place on the sea shore, after Christ’s...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 11, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
Is it simple or easy? Something can be simple, but that does not make it easy. This is an idea my husband and I have formulated over the years of our marriage and parenting. The words easy and simple are often used synonymously. They denote a very similar meaning....
by Edmund Adamus | Jun 23, 2023 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Year of Mercy
Fatherhood: “Human fatherhood, having its share of failings and sins, appears to offer ample excuse for humanity to disbelieve the proposal of its iconic value. Despite this problem, however, the frequent ability of imperfect, fallen men to love and desire good for...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 15, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Spirituality
Are Joy and Happiness Synonymous? I used to think joy and happiness were synonymous. I often use the word joy to express an elevated state of happiness or pleasure. I talk about how doing something I love brought me joy. For example, Christmas is a joyful season. As...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 26, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Spirituality
“During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” “Footprints” is a famous Christian poem about a person walking along a seashore with Jesus. They see scenes of their life as their walk,...
