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Embracing the Struggle: Kissing His Wounds

Embracing the Struggle: Kissing His Wounds

Let us invite Christ into the suffering and struggle. Let us embrace it. Because God is with us, and He redeems our pain.

Pick Five Stones But You May Only Need One

Pick Five Stones But You May Only Need One

A familiar Bible story takes on a deeper meaning as one mom shares the tale of David and Goliath with her son.

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.

Like Butter: How the Holy Spirit Softens Our Hearts

Like Butter: How the Holy Spirit Softens Our Hearts

In the third of a three-part series on the Holy Spirit, we consider the importance of a docile heart and practice of surrender.

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 // 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.

Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

With Mary as our guide and Mother, let us walk along with her and stand beside her as we approach these final days of Lent.

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.

A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

What happens when Advent isn't as perfect as expected? We can turn to our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph to guide us to the Christ Child.

Dating Advice From Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Dating Advice From Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Archbishop Sheen outlines three tests to search for the Spirit of Christ within an individual. And these tests could offer insights when discerning a spouse.

The Well Mentorship and My Journey to Catholicism

The Well Mentorship and My Journey to Catholicism

After three years of prayer, tears, and wrestling with God, The Well was the last piece of the puzzle before becoming Catholic.
When Things Change, God is Still the Same

When Things Change, God is Still the Same

Everything changes except God. He is the same, now and forever. This reality challenges us to embrace rather than resist change, trusting the Lord to be present through it all. Letting...