I couldn’t believe it. Looking down at my shaking (and now sparkling!) left hand, then up at the face of my smiling best friend, I realized it really happened: I was engaged. Engagement is a beautiful season in the lives…
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The Synod on Synodality (+ Ways to Pray)
Confused about the current “Synod on Synodality” you have seen in your parish bulletin and maybe heard about in passing? Synodality is what God expects of the Church in the 21st century. // Pope Francis The meaning of the ten-dollar…
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Stand up and go; your faith has saved you. // Luke 17:19 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers right here —>>> Phone wallpaper Desktop wallpaper
BIS Reads // The Devil in the Castle
“Have you ever considered that the devil is active in your prayer life? In the parish church where you attend Mass? In the lives and actions of people of goodwill all around you?” So begins the inspiring and compelling book…
El Problema con la Vergüenza Tóxica
En Su bondad, Dios ha convertido la vergüenza que cargué toda mi vida en Su fama. Él me ha convertido en una sobreviviente con un propósito: dejar que los hombres y mujeres de todas partes sepan que no importa lo…
Pursuing Peace // No More Excuses
My mind has a tendency to wander. I float between writing notes on my phone, post-it notes, my Blessed is She planner, and the notepad on the kitchen counter. I end up being all over the place in hopes of…
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Stand up and go; your faith has saved you. // Luke 17:19 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers right here —>>> Phone wallpaper Desktop wallpaper
What It’s Like Having a Sibling with Down Syndrome
Not so long ago, I received an out-of-the-blue text from an old college friend asking if I was available for a phone call. Our lives had overlapped heavily during our post-secondary years, sharing classes, social circles, and living spaces. However,…
Reads + Watches for October’s Saints
October is one of my favorite times of the liturgical year. It’s the month of (not so) Ordinary (Saints) Time. Each Saint of October is profoundly different from the others, but all share a love of Christ and witness to…
The 2022 Catholic Advent Devotional for Women
We know you’re just starting to pour your PSLs and grab your flannel from the storage boxes, but can we direct your attention to the end of the year for just a small moment? Because, ready or not, the beginning…
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Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us. // 2 Timothy 1:14 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers right here —>>> Phone wallpaper Desktop…
Tomando Decisiones Difíciles
No podía creer lo que acababa de escuchar: “Ábrete a la posibilidad de discernirlo todo de nuevo”. ¿Cómo podía estar pasando esto? Hice todo correctamente. Dejé mi relación de casi dos años y encontré un director espiritual. Entré en una…
Meet the Archangels
My husband’s name is Michael and I am always on the lookout for gifts that honor him through his namesake, Saint Michael the Archangel. This past Valentine’s Day I was looking for a special gift and came across Litany’s Archangel…
Scripture Verses about Trust
Early in my teaching career, I learned that to have credibility with my students, I had to “say what I mean and mean what I say.” Young people have the ability to spot inauthenticity miles away and have no problem…
The Cure for Comparison
Comparison is like a thief that comes in the middle of the night to steal your joy. Whenever we compare ourselves to another person we basically allow the thief in ourselves. It took me a long time and lots of…
