by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 3, 2024 | Church, Health, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just,” (Catechism of the Catholic Church). Chastity is not accepted by society today. For instance, once, I was asked, “If you never had sex before marriage, how do you know it was worth the wait?”...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 12, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality
“At the Incarnation Jesus became like us in all things except sin. But at the time of the Passion, He became sin. – He took on ours sins and that was why He was rejected by the Father.” ~ Letters of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. In faith when we feel rejected we...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 13, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
May is Mary’s month because spring symbolizes renewal and beauty. Renewal and beauty are present in our churches right now. In many Catholic churches across the country, statues of Mary are wearing crowns of flowers. May is the month of Mary, and we often honor her...
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 | Apr 2, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Teachings
The Catholic tradition of the Easter Vigil tells the full story of Christ’s redeeming love, starting with sacrifice. Sacrifice has happened and our salvation given!! Happy Easter week! As it is the octave of Easter, now is the perfect time to reflect on what we just...
