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A Lent All About Invitation: Looking at the 2026 Devotional

A Lent All About Invitation: Looking at the 2026 Devotional

Jesus asks each of us the same question He asked the Apostles: Who do you say that I am? This Lent, we have to respond by walking with Him to the Cross.

BIS Reads // And You Will Find Rest: What God Does in Prayer

BIS Reads // And You Will Find Rest: What God Does in Prayer

And You Will Find Rest invites readers to deepen their experience of prayer, trusting that God is at work, even in the dryness and distractions.

Lent: Who Do You Say That I Am?

Lent: Who Do You Say That I Am?

Who Do You Say That I Am? is the 2026 Lenten devotional, rooted in the Gospel of John and centered on Jesus' seven “I Am” statements.

When Life is Less Than Perfect: Finding Comfort in the Holy Family

When Life is Less Than Perfect: Finding Comfort in the Holy Family

The Holy Family is a shining beacon of hope, the model we long for in this world. When we are tempted to despair, they are the remedy.

Awesome Resources for the Advent Season

Awesome Resources for the Advent Season

As we prepare for Christmas, here is a treasure trove of Advent resources to nourish your soul this season.

Be Still: Scripture Verses to Embrace Autumn Change

Be Still: Scripture Verses to Embrace Autumn Change

This autumn, as the days get colder and shorter and life's demands intensify, let us turn to Scripture to enter into His peaceful rest.

5 Ways to Share the Good News (Because It's Essential)

5 Ways to Share the Good News (Because It's Essential)

The world feels heavy right now. There is heartache and pain and suffering, and, with that, a renewed searching. There is a people searching for answers, for clarity, for truth,...
Saint John’s Gospel: Basking in His Love

Saint John’s Gospel: Basking in His Love

Abide in His Love is a study simply focused on John’s Gospel. With two guided ways to pray with the passages, lectio divina and imaginative prayer, it can be done as a personal devotion or in a small group.

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.

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. 

Encounter the Gospel of John in a New Way

Encounter the Gospel of John in a New Way

Abide in His Love invites us to quiet the clamor, listen intently, and intimately connect with Jesus in Sacred Scripture.

BIS Reads // Offer It Up

BIS Reads // Offer It Up

In her book, Offer It Up, Megan Hjelmstad delves into the richness of the Church’s teaching on redemptive suffering. Through practical wisdom, she teaches us simple ways to offer it up.