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BIS Reads // The Gardener: A Gentle Story for Families About Child Loss

The Gardener is an allegorical story written to help older children understand the loss of an infant or pregnancy.

Five Saints to Befriend Between Now and Advent

While the world rushes ahead to Christmas, these five Saints invite us to remain present to the moment of fall and Ordinary Time, while preparing us for Advent.

Twenty Ways to Integrate Respect Life Month

In an effort to inspire creativity as we embrace a consistent ethic of life, here are twenty ideas to integrate Respect Life Month this October and beyond.

Milk, Motherhood, and Mary: Liturgical Living for Our Lady of La Leche

The feast of Our Lady of La Leche is celebrated on October 11. Here are a few ways to make the day especially meaningful.

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Learning to Love the Rosary

Want to grow in your love of the Rosary? Here are some helpful tips, tricks, and ideas to grow in devotion. 

Fully Alive: An Advent Journey Toward Wholeness

During a season that can so easily become more hurried and fragmented, Fully Alive creates a space for women to slow down, notice the places where they ache, and bring those places to Jesus.

Of Saints, Sanctuaries, and Special Graces: Visiting Assisi

In honor of the eight-hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, here’s a glance at the holy places, people, and prayers that set this little piece of earth apart from the rest of the world.

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Happy October! 🍂 There’s a lot happening around Blessed Is She this month, from the Month of the Rosary in the Catholic Church to getting ready for Advent. Grab your favorite cozy drink and catch up on what’s happening around here. 🥰☕️ Come Fully Alive This Advent 🤍 Your very existence is a marvel. From the moment God created you, He called you very good. And yet, we know how easy it can be to forget that truth. The wounds of sin have touched every part of our humanity, but they don't have the final word. Jesus came to restore and redeem our broken humanity, body and soul. Our 2026 Advent devotional, Fully Alive, invites you to cherish the miracle of your existence through the miracle of His existence. Throughout Advent, we'll journey deeper into the healing and redemption Jesus offers to our bodies, minds, emotions, and souls. Get your copy today! Go Deeper with Mystery 📿💜 October is the Month of the Rosary. What better time to pick up your Rosary and go deeper into this beautiful prayer? This month, we’re journeying through Mystery, our Blessed Conversations study on the Rosary, together in the BIS Member Community. Dive deeper into the mysteries of Christ, share what you’re learning, and grow in prayer alongside our community. Grab your copy of Mystery and join us in the Member Community. Find Your People: Blessed Is She Women's Groups 🤍 We were made for community, and sometimes finding good, faith-filled friendship just takes one little yes. Our BIS Women's Groups are a way to connect with women in your area, pray together, share life, and build friendships rooted in faith. Whether you’re new to the area or just hoping to find women to walk alongside, there’s a place for you here. Ready to find your people? Learn more and find a group near you here. Don't see a group in your area? Pray about starting one! 🤩 We'll give you all the resources and support you need. Download the October Wallpaper 📱🖥️ This month, let Him give you rest in green pastures and lead you beside still waters. He wants to restore your soul. Take a deep breath and remember that you’ve been found by the Good Shepherd and He will give you everything you need.  Click here to download your phone wallpaper.Click here to download your desktop wallpaper.

Saint Thérèse: Little Flower, Stem of Steel

the little flower," has a center of steel, and her rose petals hide thorns of suffering that prove the efficacy of her little way.

Autumn: An Invitation to Let Go

As the trees eventually release each leaf, this quiet surrender invites us not to fear the autumns of our own lives. Rather, the season of fall shows us how to let go.

Scriptures to Pray When Finances are Tight

When finances are tight, turning to Scripture helps keep things in perspective, reminding us of God's good provision.

Knock: When the Answers Come in Silence

At Knock, our Lady points, as she always does to her Son, the Sacrificial Lamb. She is there to bring us to Him.

Finding Mary in the Ordinary: What Our Lady of Sorrows Teaches Us

September’s dedication to Our Lady of Sorrows reminds me that she accompanies us not just through tough seasons, but in the ordinary seasons of life too.

What Mary’s Name Teaches Us About Ours

Names matter. On the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, we are invited to consider our own names and what they mean to us and who we are in Christ.

The HelloHalo App: Prayers With Your Family on Earth and in Heaven

The Hello Hallo app allows you to pray together as a family, track spiritual progress, and earn badges across devices, time, and space.

Creation: The Gift We’ve Been Given

What are the practical next steps of a faith that sees the created world as a gift to be well cared for?

For Everything There is a Season: Seven Tips for Times of Transition

Whatever new season you are entering, consider these seven simple ways to embrace what comes next.