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Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Garden Within

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Garden Within

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel assist the garden of our souls to blossom into restful havens where we may rendezvous with Christ.

Saint Kateri’s Legacy: How Shame Does Not Have to Scar Us

Saint Kateri’s Legacy: How Shame Does Not Have to Scar Us

On her feast day, we hear how Saint Kateri Tekakwitha teaches us that our scars cannot take away our worth and beauty in Christ.

From Lisieux With Love: Help from Our Friends, the Martins

From Lisieux With Love: Help from Our Friends, the Martins

If you're in the thick of family life, consider praying a novena to Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

Heart to Heart: Five Tips for Incorporating Journaling into Prayer

Heart to Heart: Five Tips for Incorporating Journaling into Prayer

The Heart to Heart Prayer Prompt Journal encourages a posture of stillness and receptivity, helping you become more aware of God’s presence and voice in your life. 

The Tenacity of Saint Maria Goretti

The Tenacity of Saint Maria Goretti

Saint Maria Goretti has always been present in my life. Recently, she reminded me that the Saints take our friendship seriously, especially when we ask for their help.

Thirteen Books for Summer 2025 (With a Nod to Pope Leo XIV)

Thirteen Books for Summer 2025 (With a Nod to Pope Leo XIV)

This summer book list includes fiction, non-fiction, spiritual classics, and a few titles for the whole family.

From Overwhelmed to Open-Handed: What the Litany of Humility Taught Me About Surrendering My Schedule to God

From Overwhelmed to Open-Handed: What the Litany of Humility Taught Me About Surrendering My Schedule to God

More than just a calendar, this planner is a spiritual companion. It helps you not only keep track of life, but also stay rooted in what matters most: your relationship with Jesus and your Catholic faith.

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 391

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 391

There’s just something about July—the sun, the slow days, the invitation to go deeper. This month, we’re continuing our Summer Gathering Series, part of our Summer of Sisterhood, with a...
Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

The words “this is my Body . . . given up for you” hold relevance for every woman, in a manner written into our very bodily rhythms.

BIS Reads // Postmodern Predicament

BIS Reads // Postmodern Predicament

In The Postmodern Predicament, Angel makes philosophy approachable and applicable, tracing where truth remains to remind us that we can indeed recultivate the culture.

Throwing Water Balloons on Saint John the Baptist's Birthday

Throwing Water Balloons on Saint John the Baptist's Birthday

Celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist with family and friends by partaking in one (or more) of these Catholic traditions.

No Matter the Season: How the BIS Planner Serves Catholic Women

No Matter the Season: How the BIS Planner Serves Catholic Women

Whether you are a college student, working single gal, or a stay-at-home mom, the Blessed Is She planner is the right fit for you.