by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 1, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
This paragraph of the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Three States of the Church. Those three states are; the Church Militant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Triumphant. On November 1st, we celebrate, All Saints Day. We honor the Church...
by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 5, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
A blessing baby shower can be a great activity to host for a mother expecting subsequent children and offer her support. When a family no longer needs car seats, cribs, strollers, etc. the best way to support them is through prayer. A “blessing shower” involves...
by Stephanie Barker | Jul 1, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society
Suffering and Blessing: Suffering is a silent companion, woven into the fabric of our faith, quietly shaping our journey towards redemption. From the anguish of Christ’s crucifixion to the trials of saints and martyrs, it holds a revered place within our...
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 | Oct 19, 2023 | Family Life, Prayer, Society
A Home is a Place of Holiness: I’ve been helping my 9-year-old explore the theme of seeing the “home” as the expression of God’s divine love. We have put a collage together of family photos and mementos that illustrate all the loving and life-giving relationships...