by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 18, 2024 | Agapè Catholic Ministries, Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Teachings
On November 18th, we celebrate the dedication of the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul. Peter and Paul are tremendous saint of our Catholic Church. We know Jesus said, “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. The gates of the...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 10, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
“Peace is the first thing the angels sang. Peace is the mark of the children of God. Peace is the nurse of love. Peace is the mother of unity. Peace is the rest of the blessed souls. Peace is the dwelling place of eternity” ~ Pope Leo the Great. The pope...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jan 24, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
“For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20. St. Paul reminds us that we have been purchased at a price. He wrote extensively on morality and, specifically, chastity. When Jesus preached, He gave a new...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 29, 2023 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
A Thief at Night… “For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:2. St. Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians was a dark warning. He compared death and judgment to a thief stealing in the dead of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 23, 2023 | Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Teachings
“I have learned the secret… of living in abundance and of being in need.” St. Paul wrote this in his letter to the Philippians. He learned how to live in both abundance and need. Paul understood being fed while being hungry. He knew how to recognize his perpetual need...
