BIS Reads // Millennial Nuns by The Daughters of St. Paul
On the night before He suffered, Jesus prayed for His disciples, who were "in the world" but who belonged entirely to Him (see John 17). This call of radical discipleship...
Pilgrims Persistent in Prayer
Since early in the new year, I have been tuning in to Father Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year Podcast. Recently, we heard the Gospel of Mark. Over and over...
REMEMBER Series // Finding Friendships
Welcome to our Remember series, where we pause to reflect on how God has proven faithful in the past so to help us place our trust in Him in the...
Saint Marguerite Bays // From Seamstress to “Godmother”
Marguerite Bays was born to a farming family in Switzerland in 1815, the second of seven children. She grew up helping her parents with household chores and gardening. In her...
On the Feast of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions
Everyone loves the stories of the young hero/heroine. Our hearts swell along with the music when justice is done and good conquers evil. Really, we need these stories to remind...
“Live Holy the Present Moment” // Why I Love St. Gianna’s Advice
Saint Gianna is one of my favorite Saints. The pediatrician, wife, and mother knew well what modern life entails, balancing work and prayer in the mid-20th century—and she did it...
Friendship on the Feast of the Visitation
We were on our usual weekend double date when Angie told us she was pregnant, her first. I was pregnant too, four months, my second. Our husbands beamed as we...
Saint Damien of Molokai // His Heart for Missions
White sand beaches, towering sea cliffs, coral reefs, and vacation destination. This might be how some would describe Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth largest island. But one-hundred and fifty years ago, it...
The Complementary Intercession of Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mother
The old adage states that “behind every strong man is a strong woman.” Secular culture has typically subscribed to the notion of the man being the one who takes action,...
Teaching Children About Courage with the Saints
When I was pregnant with my son, my first child, I stumbled upon a quote by C.S. Lewis: Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let...
Looking to Start (or Re-Start) Your Prayer Life?
"Perhaps you hesitate in prayer because you do not know how to pray. Perhaps you question yourself because although you know numerous vocal prayers, you are not sure what lies...
Litany of Saints for Expectant Mothers
I love this time of year. Despite the gray days and cold weather, the first few months of each year always have me a little giddy with quiet expectation. It...
