How the Fear of Hell Made Me Want to Be Holy
It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler, when it is honest, and realizes what it has done, and returns, it...
Our Parishes Need Us to Lead By Example
I love my parish for many reasons. We have one priest who’s a dynamic homilist, and another who is the most pastoral confessor I could hope to have. Our Community...
How to Find a Spiritual Director
I’m a member of a large Blessed is She regional Facebook group. Questions related to spiritual direction often arise there. Women ask about how to find a director, seek recommendations...
Seasons of Loneliness
I recently returned from four months abroad in the incredible city of Galway, Ireland. Although I had a great semester of fun adventures and friendships, I experienced a new road...
BIS Reads: It's OK to Start with You
Women, more than men, in their desire to give relationally, tend to want to give without taking. Women want to suffer their boundaries in the name of love and let...
How to Foster Your Relationship with Christ at a Secular College
Growing up, I had an incredible community of Catholic friends. I was never challenged or persecuted for my beliefs. I was able to build a strong foundation for my faith...
Weekly Wallpaper // 145
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. // James 3:18 This week's beautiful wallpaper is from Carolyn of Brass & Mint Co. as a...
Beauty + Love
In the golden light of morning I carefully imagined you to being. I curated each color of you. Every shade creating intricacy and depth. Edges and bends harmonized to create...
Think on These Things
It is so easy to get dragged down in the negativity of a situation. The devil often tries to use something unexpected or challenging to lead us to despair. This...
Follow Me: On the Feast of St. Matthew
Chiaroscuro is a term used to describe the contrast of light and dark in a painting. The artform was made famous by Italian painter Caravaggio in the painting “The Calling...
The Stranger
“Are you ok?” I heard her voice through my car window. Of course, I couldn’t ignore the kind woman, tapping lightly on the window. I’d hoped they wouldn’t see me...
3 Ways to Pray with Your Boyfriend, Fiancé, or Husband
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. -Matthew 18:20 We are all called to take time out of our...
