Prayer Pledge 2018: Adoration // Day 2
A Call to Worship and Obedience O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Adoration // Day 1
Act of Love O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy...
Implementing Daily Jesus Dates in Busy Times
There I was, one brisk autumn evening, in the presence of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. It had been awhile since I spent an intimate moment with Him. Throughout that past...
2018 Prayer Pledge Introduction
As another year comes to a close, many of us are looking ahead at the new year with hope and resolution. We dream of what 2018 could hold for us...
Scrupulosity: When Catholic Guilt Goes Wrong
The word scrupulous is usually used to describe someone who is extremely thorough and attentive to detail. It’s meant to be a compliment. However, for many Catholics, being scrupulous is...
10 Meaningful and Stress-Free Advent Activities
Sometimes, fully living out the season of Advent can seem like a lost cause. With Christmas decorations making an appearance in October and raging consumerism appearing everywhere you turn, it...
Running So As to Win
Running was one of the most important things that brought me to the Catholic Church. My journey is rather unique. When I ran my first half marathon in 2011, I...
How to Pray as a Busy Family: A Beginner's Guide
We all know we should be praying with our families daily. We understand the merits and fruit of the practice. But when it comes to actually doing it, many of...
Worth Celebrating: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
I've met my own modern-day St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Mary Jo Copeland is the founder of Sharing and Caring Hands, based in the Twin Cities. Mary Jo began serving the...
How to Evangelize Through Hospitality and Delight
The Lord speaks to our hearts in innumerable ways, and delighting the senses is an ideal way to evangelize through hospitality. Imagine flying ten hours overseas with overcoming jet lag...
5 Ways to Live Scripturally (Without Bible Study)
Recently, I felt a tugging at my heart to immerse myself more deeply in Scripture. “Man does not live by bread alone,” Jesus says to us, “but by every word...
Why and How to Host the BIS Advent Gathering
I’m an introvert through and through, but I’m also created for fellowship and connection. In my adult years, this yearning in my heart for connection with other women has pushed...
