Today we are talking about FAMILY. February is the month in which the Church commemorates the Holy Family. As we close out this month, let’s chat a bit about family and it’s importance in our lives. As St. John Paul the…
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When Pavement Ends
This sign sits in our front yard. Since it’s covered from view by a line of trees, I rarely glimpse it from the house. But whenever the boys want to walk down to the creek, I notice it while we…
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // MARRIAGE
Today we are talking about MARRIAGE. The second week of February was National Marriage Week, a week in which the bishops of our Church called on us to promote, strengthen, and defend the gift of marriage as a lifelong union of one…
The Joy of ‘Yes’ Forever
When my husband and I were dating I can remember excitedly preparing for date nights, heading out and discovering the joy and simplicity of being in one another’s presence, becoming known and discovering love. Engagement brought grace and excitement. We…
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // LENT
Today we are talking about LENT. Lent is a time to stop and reflect. It is a time to grow closer to Christ, through prayer and fasting, through abstinence and almsgiving. The different ways to do this are as unique…
Making This Lent About God
For some reason, I have turned my Lenten preparations into the sole practice of eating way too many pancakes in a Church basement and making my grandmother’s Mardi Gras cookies. Last year, I gave myself a “Lenten pass” because I…
This Moment Matters
I know what it’s like to go through seasons in the Church year and end with, “How are we already HERE?! What have I been doing the past few months? Where am I in my relationship with the Lord?” I…
#BISchat // Hopes for 2015
Last night’s #BISchat was so, so good. It was good for my soul, for our community, and for women in general to feel rejuvenated in our hopes for this year. What does the Lord want from you? In what direction…