Embracing the Cross: When NFP is a Struggle
The first brochures my then-fiance and I received pertaining to Natural Family Planning featured images of couples holding hands, embracing, and walking through a field of sunflowers, looking simply joyful....
One Family's Santa-Free Christmas
It’s that most wonderful time of year when children are bribed with candy canes to allow adults to finish their egg nog and we’re constantly scrambling to get that best...
Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage
I was alone. I did not know about the blogs or books available. My closest friends were still single. The only person I knew who had had a miscarriage what...
Can Catholics Believe in Santa Claus?
Every year, we are bound to witness heated discussions about the relevance of Santa Claus within our Catholic circles. Good Catholics exist on both sides of the debate: Is it...
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day: Unique Ideas
I’m not going to lie, friends. Prior to writing this post, I did not know much about St. Nicholas. Sure, I knew the familiar Christmas tunes, the heated debates of...
Advent and Christmas Books for Children
Sitting down with my children and opening one of our treasured Advent and Christmas picture books has become a dear part of our seasonal family traditions. There is something magical...
How to Deal with Difficult Family Members During the Holidays
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. I remember childhood memories of our favorite family traditions—everything from camping out watching holiday movies in the living room to baking...
Wholesome Movies for Your Friday Night
Looking for a reason to pop some corn, unwrap a little candy, and plop down on the couch? Good news: I have four. Recently, I re-watched four movies that were...
BIS Reads: One Beautiful Dream
I have to admit, I am new to the Jennifer Fulwiler fan club. I recently discovered Mrs. Fulwiler through the Fountains of Carrots podcast. I was immediately sold on her...
Ways to Use the Notes Section of Your Blessed is She Planner
So you're all moved in to your Blessed is She planner. You've recorded birthdays, anniversaries, upcoming trips, and work conferences. You've determined your goals for the year and have found...
The Holiness and Example of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin
One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is that she is both old and new at the same time. The tradition of the Church is 2,000 years...
Discerning Foster Parenting
Discernment is different for everyone. We all walk such a unique path in our journey to Heaven. I stood in my bedroom, the hanger forgotten in my hand as I...
