The Divine Symphony of NFP: Ah, the dance of life within the sacred rhythm of natural family planning—a topic that ignites joy and purpose in the heart of this married Catholic mother. In the enchanting melody of marriage and motherhood, the concept of natural family planning takes center stage. I have learned to be  encouraged […] The post The Dance of Life within the Sacred Rhythm of NFP appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

Marriage Consent Contains Hefty Promises- and they come with no contingency.  There is no contingency to the words: “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life.” Every married person has said it. Each fiancé has pondered it. Unfortunately, so few people have meant it. We promise a lot when […] The post Marriage Promise: No Contingency appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

Reconciliation-A Healing Sacrament: In the tapestry of Catholic sacraments, one thread stands out as a vibrant hue of mercy and grace—the sacrament of Reconciliation. To unravel the significance of Reconciliation in the present-day context, let us embark on a journey of importance of healing. Rooted in the biblical narrative, the Catholic Church views confession not […] The post Reconciliation: The Symphony of Sacraments appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

Marriage is not merely a legal contract or merely just ceremonial consent; it is a sacred covenant that holds the power to transform individuals. At its core, it  is a crucible where the raw elements of two unique souls meld and evolve, forging a union that is greater than the sum of its parts. My […] The post Marriage: They Symphony of Sacraments appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

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 Catholic. […] The post Coming Into New Life Through Baptism appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

Can Catholics Elope? According to the Code of Canon Law, Catholics can indeed elope…But it’s not what you think. Elopement means getting married in secret. Romeo and Juliet are the most famous examples of this behavior. They are a tragically romanticized example of running away to secretly be with your love. In our modern day, […] The post Elopement: Catholic Edition appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

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

Why does the Catholic Church make us do marriage preparation? If you’re getting married in the Catholic Church, you’ve likely heard about Pre-Cana, also known as, “Marriage Preparation!” I’ve known a lot of couples getting married in the Church. Some are both Catholic, or one is Catholic, or they’re getting a dispensation to be married […] The post Pre-Cana: Online Marriage Prep with Agape Catholic Ministries appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

“Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one may even find courage to die” ~ Romans 5:7. Why do we fear death? Undoubtedly, there is something frightening about “running out of time.” If we die, we can no longer accomplish anything we set out to […] The post Worthy To Die For appeared first on Agape Catholic Ministries Blog ..read more

“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