NFP: Harmony, Not Control
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by Michelle C. Martin
1w ago
Natural Family Planning: the non-contraceptive pregnancy plan. Harmony vs. Control!  I’ve known Catholics who have entered the church because of Natural Family Planning. But I’ve also known Catholics who left the faith because of Natural Family Planning. Why is this issue so controversial? Why is it such a hard concept to grasp? The answer is […] The post NFP: Harmony, Not Control appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Comparison: Thief of Joy
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Michelle C. Martin
3w ago
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” “Comparison is the thief of joy!”  heard this phrase for the first time in college. For most of my sophomore year, I had to watch all my friends in leadership roles I didn’t have. My friend group was part of several Catholic Student Association organizations that worked in liturgical […] The post Comparison: Thief of Joy appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Free Will and Donuts
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Michelle C. Martin
1M ago
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 Mass, he would get […] The post Free Will and Donuts appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Children are Blessings
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Michelle C. Martin
1M ago
In our fallen human nature, there are three ways we see children: as burdens, as rights, or as blessings. Children are blessings! My daughter was born 4 and a half months ago. I’ve already lost count how many people tell me, “You have your set!” It’s usually at the grocery store. Some stranger will excitedly […] The post Children are Blessings appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Lose Yourself in Motherhood
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Michelle C. Martin
1M ago
I have seen a lot of posts on social media about women losing themselves when they become mothers. I recommend two things. (1) Get off social media. (2) Do it. Lose yourself in motherhood. In the last year, I’ve made a few new friends. We switched parishes when we moved and found a community of […] The post Lose Yourself in Motherhood appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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The Medicine of Healing
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by Edmund Adamus
1M ago
One of our children’s favorite songs is  “Just a Spoonful of Sugar helps the medicine go down…”  from the hit musical Mary Poppins!  A little bit of kindness can go a long way when recovering from illness, Pope Francis once told a group of young patients. “Not only medicine but also ‘kindness therapy’ can make […] The post The Medicine of Healing appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Fondness and Admiration
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by Michelle C. Martin
1M ago
One of the best things for marriage is a culture of fondness and admiration. Fondness and Admiration are essential to human relationships. As you all know, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you haven’t made your plans yet, be aware February 14th is also Ash Wednesday! Valentine’s Day is the feast of St […] The post Fondness and Admiration appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Bridal Shower: Supporting Wives
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by Michelle C. Martin
2M ago
Today’s forecast calls for bridal showers! Late spring and early summer are popular months for weddings.  My guess is that many of us are involved in upcoming bridal showers! As I am helping plan my dear friend’s, I was curious to see the history of bridal showers. Showers were invented to help couples without doweries. […] The post Bridal Shower: Supporting Wives appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Take Care of Things
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Michelle C. Martin
2M ago
“If you take care of things, they’ll take care of you.” My dad said this phrase a lot growing up. He, of course, wanted to teach his children responsibility. Dad wanted us to do simple things. Untie our shoes to avoid wearing them down when we put them on. Change the oil on the cars […] The post Take Care of Things appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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Hope…A Virtue for the Season
Agape Catholic Ministries » Family Life
by Edmund Adamus
4M ago
Is there Hope in Today’s World:   Sometimes hope in our world seems lost. You don’t need me to remind you just how unbelievably depressing current affairs can be these days. The endless news of terror and violence is certainly not helpful.  As we enter a new Church year, Christ reminds us not to be […] The post Hope…A Virtue for the Season appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more
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