Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 18
Last year during the Prayer Pledge, many BIS writers shared personal stories of their own prayer life. Colleen Mitchell wrote a moving reflection about her relationship with Franciscan spirituality. One...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 17
Something about the New Year always gets me feeling like I need to be a new me with new stuff. My wish list grows and grows -- new workout clothes...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 16
As we move into the second half of January, we have the opportunity to refocus and recenter in prayer. St. Francis De Sales said, "Have patience with all things, But,...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 15
It's Sunday. The Sabbath. The day of rest. Finding rest, true rest, can be tough. Sure, I sleep every night, but do I make space to let myself rest in...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 14
At every Mass, we hear the intentions of our community and pray together for them. Today, take the time to pray for the intentions of our Blessed Is She community....
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 13
It's been a long week here. The first full week back at work and school for me, and I'm toast. My word for 2017 is silence, and I lacked it....
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 12
Another day, another opportunity for me to think about ins and outs of my schedule. There are always so many things I want to squeeze in -- sometimes my to-do...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 11
You might have noticed, over the last few days, that I've been thinking a lot about how to fill my everyday life up with grace. The smallest tasks and moments...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 10
One of the things I want to learn to do more meaningfully this year is to know I walk with God by my side every day. Sometimes I just feel...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 9
The Epiphany has passed, the New Year feels a little less fresh, and real life seems to be crowding in for me. The sweet lull I had felt earlier this...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 8
Today, here in the US, we observe the Epiphany. The Magi arrive, honoring the splendor of Christ. This splendor has not dimmed. While we can't look up and point to...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 7
As we round out the first week of the year, I hope you have taken the time to sit silently with the Lord. Quiet, peaceful prayer doesn’t just look the...
