Catholic Prayers for New Beginnings
As the academic year comes to a close, it can feel like we are on the cusp of something new, long after we find ourselves counting down the days until...
To Mother and to Grieve
My husband and I were only four months into our marriage when we suffered our first miscarriage. We had so many hopes and so much excitement. After one week of...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Stressed
Stress is a normal part of life. It can be difficult to manage it, but thankfully there are many verses from the Bible that offer guidance on how to deal...
BIS Reads // Prudence by Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
"I'm afraid of making the wrong decision." "I just don't know what God wants me to do." "Which way is God's will for me? And what happens if I 'miss...
Your Year of the Living Water
Have you ever heard of a rule of life? It’s a rhythm that sets the tone and pace of your days to keep your heart and calendar aligned with your...
Meet Him at the Well
I tossed and turned in bed, feeling awfully discouraged and a bit numb. Intellectually, I knew the Lord was there, but my heart told me differently. He seemed woefully distant...
An Ananias Spirit (+ Why Ministry Needs It)
There are certain biblical characters who, without great detail and explanation of their lives, have captivated me through the written Word. One such holy man is Ananias. There are a...
Scripture Verses about Resurrection
The Easter story hinges on one detail: the Resurrection. Without resurrection, Easter is business as usual... yesterday’s news. The story that the God of the Universe was writing through Jesus’...
Hope, Anyway
I’m a big fan of Spiderman and all the Spiderman movies. I love the action, the characters, the morals, and the dialogue. One part of the movies that has stuck...
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus
As we near the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally known as Passiontide, we consider even more the profound sufferings of Christ. Through prayer, especially the Stations of the Cross,...
5 Common Mistakes in Discernment (and How to Avoid Them)
I was in Adoration on retreat at age 16, tears running down my face while I asked Jesus if I should be a nun. “Just tell me,” I begged, with...
A Poem for Ash Wednesday
At the imposition of ashes, I looked everywhere for signs and symbols. Big ones, that might say something loud. I talked to the cross, the person hanging there. Asked questions,...
