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On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On his feast day, meet Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron Saint of teachers, who profoundly impacted education as we know it today.

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads: Unbreakable offers a profoundly clear vision of the communion of Saints: the fabric of sainthood shines brightly through the patterns of spiritual kinship woven within it.

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

On the feast of Saint Francis of Paola, get to know this "Man of Lent." Discover how this Italian hermit and miracle-worker became beloved in the great state of Texas.

Sinners and Saints on the Path of Holiness

Sinners and Saints on the Path of Holiness

What do we do when someone disappoints our illusion of them? Here are three ideas to consider.

Saint Joseph: A Strong Man for the Single Woman

Saint Joseph: A Strong Man for the Single Woman

Saint Joseph wants to watch over single women in a fatherly way, as you enrich your trust in God’s good plan for your life. 

On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Katharine Drexel. She is the second American-born Saint and known for her heroic generosity.

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

In his debut book, Weird Catholic Handbook, Michael Lichens brings his two personal passions to the masses: his love for the Catholic Faith and his love for all things strange about our faith.

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of nine Black Saints and their stories that are worth knowing.

Catholic Women Speakers | Blessed is She Team Members - Blessed Is She

Catholic Women Speakers | Blessed is She Team Members

When it comes to planning an event, conference, or parish night for Catholic women, there are so many details to handle and decisions to make. At the top of that...
Twenty-Five Things to Know About the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope

Twenty-Five Things to Know About the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope

Learn all about the Jubilee Year of Hope with these twenty-five fun facts.

Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

On the Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, travel the mountains and valleys of Maryland where she lived and worked and grew in holiness—all out of love for God.
New Year, New Word, New Saint

New Year, New Word, New Saint

Discover how to prayerfully adopt a Saint for the year and listen for the word God has for you ... and why you should!