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Luke’s Gospel: Finding Our Place in God’s Story

Reading the Gospel of Luke with the study, Preach in His Name, will lead us closer to the Heart of Jesus through the stories preserved throughout the chapters.

Bible Verses to Pray for the New School Year

Whether you are a student, mother of students, or a teacher, these Bible verses will bless you with strength, wisdom, and encouragement as a new school year begins.

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.

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.

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Remain With Jesus Under the Olive Tree

As we enter into Lent, Jesus invites us to remain with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, as He prays Under the Olive Tree.

Grow Closer to God with Divine Intimacy

Grow closer to the Lord with Divine Intimacy, a prayer book that follows the liturgical calendar.

BIS Planner in Action // Type-B Homeschool Edition

I'm a long-time homeschooling mom of 6, and have been using the BIS planner as part of my organizing for the last several years. Both the Big and Mini have been great options for me, (truthfully it's hard to choose every year) but I choose the Mini because it's so portable, and IMO, flexible for my planning without the hourly layout. My planning style is laid-back and imperfect. Maybe that's why I love the BIS planner, because it helps me stay on track with big-picture things that matter—faith, food (gotta feed the hungry!), and family goals—while giving me flexibility to make it my own. I love that those habit-tracker bubbles can track anything! My school planning is big-picture, while highlighting some essential specifics day-to-day. For me, big-picture items are the top academic things for the day, appointments, and extra-curriculars. I check the box as we go, without worrying about the time. It works for my type-B, go-with-the-flow brain. ;) The stickers are perfect to mark our weekly family holy (half) hour & monthly Confession trips, and to remind myself to pray first on Monday mornings (see pic!). I also like to use stickers on the notes pages as creative touches and prayerful reminders. "Jesus I trust in You" is one of my faves; keeping my focus on His will as I plan our homeschool days and months. One of my favorite spreads in the Mini is the monthly goals spread. There I plan our most important and most desired goals, like sacrament prep and field trips. Having this focus on faith, family, and fun every month helps me to revisit what needs the most attention, and to keep Christ at the center. The Blessed is She Planner helps me do just that. P.S. You can DM Gina @somedaysaints on Instagram for more questions about how she uses the planner with her homeschooling family! LITURGICAL PLANNERS Our Liturgical Planners are based on the Litany of Humility. Enter into prayer every day alongside this beautiful Litany. Order your days in His peace. GET YOUR PLANNER For Your Prayer Life Deepen your daily prayer life with a planner built around the Liturgical Year. Shop the Catholic Liturgical Planner →