Flower Crown Tutorial for Saint Thérèse's Feast Day
I vividly remember the day my mom handed me a book on St. Therese the Little Flower. As a professional reader at age 11, it did not take me long...
Reading the Lives of Our Sister Saints
One of my favorite parts about being Catholic is the Communion of Saints. They remind me of ice cream flavors. Hang on, stick with me for a second here! There...
Books to Walk With You: A Booklist for Your College Senior Year
I wish I could look back on my senior year of college without any regrets as this shining moment in my life where everything came together and it all made...
Tips for the Catholic Woman's Transition to College
In our generation of college aged people, practicing faith is not the norm and there is a societal pressure that, in a way, discourages faith in young people. At times...
A Prayer for Our Homeschooling Children
As we begin our school year those of us who homeschool are looking for renewed spirits and a fresh attitude to guide our children's education. I hope this prayer helps...
In Quiet Spaciousness: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
A handful of retreatants are already waiting when I arrive at the monastery for Morning Prayer. For the last three days, three times each day, I have walked to the...
Finding Forgiveness: A Guide to Confession
Like many Catholics I know, I had not gone to the Sacrament of Confession for a number of years. The Catholic Church recommends we go at least once a year...
Seeing My Mother: Changing the Way I Look at Mary
As a mom of three little humans, I found myself reflecting on how my perception of my own mom as changed over the years. As a little girl—she was the...
Best Books About Mary
As Catholic women, we are blessed to have a supreme model for womanhood in our Mother Mary. She always points us to Christ. So the more we learn about her,...
BIS Travels: Our Lady of Good Help Shrine, Wisconsin
Champion, Wisconsin, isn’t a place you’d expect to find much. It lays a long stretch of cornfields away from nearby Dyckesville and Algoma. Somewhere close is a town named Alaska....
What Every Woman Needs in Her Relational Toolkit
I used to think I knew exactly what went into stable, solid relationships with other people. I thought I knew how to have a healthy, emotional relationship with a guy....
Seven Ways to Thrive in Ministry Work
Hi, My Name is MaryRuth and I am addicted to saying "YES." I grew up in a congregational church where everyone had a role and most people had two or...
