BIS Reads: Ministry of Ordinary Places
Last fall, there was a terrible commotion down the street from me—firetrucks and police cars were everywhere, blocking the road. Only later did we come to find out that one...
Quo Vadis?: On the Humanity of St. Peter
The humanity of St. Peter has always captivated me—from his declaration at the Transfiguration that building tents is the best idea, to his fearless (albeit short-lived) walk across the sea,...
Our Lady of Lourdes and Redemptive Suffering
I get into bed after a long day. My feet ache from chasing my three-year-old, preparing meals for the weekend, and running errands. I feel the sharp twinge of pain...
BIS Reads: Leaf by Niggle
I am always amazed by the economy of a good short story. Authors like Flannery O'Connor, for example, teach us more about grace and the human condition in a mere...
Weekly Wallpaper // 214
You are the light of the world. // Matthew 5:14 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from Zelie and Lou from today's readings. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters....
Scavenger Hunt for God
I see Him in the most unlikely of places now. He appears in my peripheral vision as I pray, when a bird appears suddenly on my windowsill. My heart stirs...
Entrusting Our Children to God as They Grow
In her deep anguish, Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying: Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember...
What’s So Hard About Making, Being, and Keeping Friends as Adults?
I think I watched too many episodes of Friends and Golden Girls in my formative years. I grew up with this idea that when I was an adult, I’d have...
Unexpected Challenges of the Promised Land
Our daughter often falls asleep on the drive home from Mass. Sadly, she is not the kind of toddler who can be transferred from car to bed once she has...
Weekly Wallpaper // 213
For my own eyes have seen the salvation. // Luke 2:30 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from Mariana Pimiento of Big Apple Catholic. Remember, Members, you get this 8x10 digital...
The Restore Retreat Can Change Your Life
You empty yourself for others on a regular basis. You crave intimacy with Jesus. You long for community with other Catholic women. You want to be still for a moment....
Where Is Your Village?
I was on the phone with a friend, talking about living with anxiety and getting ready to go back to school. She admitted, “I’m scared I can’t do it. I...
