San Martin De Porres, also known as “the Saint of the Broom”, is no stranger to rejection, abandonment, racism, and prejudice. He was born on December 9th, 1579 in Lima, Peru. Martin de Porres Upbringing His father was a Spanish…
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Awesome Advent Resources
It absolutely goes without saying that, this year—in new and different ways than ever before—we are on the search for hope and for light. As we keep on slogging through the year that just won’t quit, we may have looked…
Weekly Wallpaper // 249
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. // Matthew 5:12 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Remember, Members, you get this 8×10 digital download…
Blessed Chats: Addiction // Substance Abuse
Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships….
Blessed Chats: Addiction // Pornography
Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships….
Set Us Free // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 96
This one is all about healing. His promises are for you, sweet friend. Not just for someone else, He wants to restore you, to make you new, to set you free. Resources mentioned: Deliverance Prayer Book Sigur Ross Video Blessed…
Blessed Chats: Addiction // Eating Disorder
Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships….
Blessed Chats: Addiction // Shopping Compulsion
Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships….
Blessed Chats: Addiction // Alcohol
Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up in our Facebook groups and in our real life friendships….
Weekly Wallpaper // 248
You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. // Matthew 22:37 These words are for you. Download this print from Mariana Pimiento of Big Apple Catholic from today’s readings….
BIS Reads // Theology of Home II
When my oldest son turned two, I made him a three-car train cake out of banana breads baked in different-sized rectangular loaf pans. I even carved out a space for a Teddy Graham conductor in the engine. As I was…
The Time I Prayed for a Priest (and a Miracle Happened)
As an Army family, we’ve lived all over and sometimes have not been near a Military base. So we’d look for the nearest civilian church to attend while in those areas. At one place we lived, the elderly priest who…
He Is Our Homeland // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 95
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Michelle Benzinger talking all about places of peace and rest during this year. This year, the Church is being invited to become brighter. It’s time to shine, #BISsisterhood. Resources mentioned: Greenhouse Collective…
Small Group Tips for Maranatha
In this crazy year of COVID and quarantine, our mission hasn’t changed. We’re still all about prayer and community. Maybe you, too, are experiencing this desire for deeper friendship and relationship with the Lord after a long socially-distanced season. We’re…
Friendship + Fellowship with Non-Catholics
I was not raised in a Catholic home. In fact, I am the only Catholic in my whole family. I converted when I was 7 years old and I’ve been a practicing Catholic ever since. Because of this, growing up…
