Living Simply in the New Year
The decorations are still up. And the carols are still playing in the background. It’s still Christmas, after all. But the explosion of wrapping paper and empty boxes has been...
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...
5 Ways to Renew Your Prayer Life This Fall
As summer slips away and we get ready to step into autumn, we notice a shift taking place all around us. School has begun for students of all ages. Relaxed...
The Holy Name of Mary
I always had a problem with my name growing up. I wondered why my parents didn’t give me an easy-to-pronounce name. Rocio, although beautiful when pronounced rightly in Spanish, felt...
Texans Cheerleader Tryouts and Total Surrender
I often get asked how I reconciled my dance career to my Faith. I simply say that, at the time, I didn’t. Like many young girls, I was put into...
Your Year of the Living Water
Have you ever heard of a rule of life? It’s a rhythm that sets the tone and pace of your days to keep your heart and calendar aligned with your...
Saints Who Lived Poverty in Various Capacities
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. // Matthew 5:3 When we think of poverty, we usually imagine a lack of financial security and...
6 Ways to Prepare a Quiet Advent NOW
Every year around around this time, I long to slow down, create space, quiet my heart, and find rest. Perhaps I am weary from the toll of this chaotic world....
The Coming Holy Days
In just a few short days, the Catholic Church will enter into a holy trifecta of days: All Hallows' Eve (October 31) All Saints' Day (November 1) All Souls' Day...
Ways to Celebrate the Feast of John Paul II
Many days in the liturgical calendar are rich with traditions. From having your pets blessed on Saint Francis of Assisi’s feast day to dressing up your oldest daughter for the...
Sisterhood Series // Denelle
Welcome to our Sisterhood Series! It's our birthday month, and we are celebrating by introducing you to some of the beautiful women in our community. We can't wait for you...
BIS Reads // Saints Around the World
I have a dear friend who is a master when it comes to liturgical living. She is creative and intentional and I'm convinced that crafting is her charism. I am...
