by Michelle C. Martin | Aug 2, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Piety toward our country is the virtue of patriotism. The virtue of piety means rendering due respect and service to God. Piety toward our country is patriotism: respecting the merits and goodness of our nation and doing due service to it. Patriotism and duty have...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jun 24, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Patience is a form of the moral virtue of fortitude: firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Love is patient. We’ve all heard that. But patience is a very high calling. We think of patience in waiting for...
by Stephanie Barker | May 21, 2024 | Church, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Seven Deadly Sins: The Catholic Church identifies seven deadly sins. They are below: Pride Greed Lust Envy Gluttony Wrath Sloth They have been identified and cataloged by theologians and spiritual leaders throughout the centuries. Each sin represents a distortion of...
by Michelle C. Martin | Feb 22, 2024 | Family Life, Parenting, Society
What do free will and donuts have to do with each other? My Sunday Mass with my toddler. Sunday Mass started off a little rougher than usual. We arrived at Mass late, and our toddler was already in a terrible mood. We had told him earlier that if he behaved during...
by Michelle C. Martin | Feb 12, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Spirituality, Teachings
“When you fast, wash your face and comb your hair. Then your fasting won’t be obvious. Instead, it will be obvious to your Father who is with you in private. Your Father sees what you do in private. He will reward you.” (Matthew 6:17-18). Happy February! I’m sure all...