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Dancing With the Holy Spirit

Dancing With the Holy Spirit

In the first of a three-part series on the Holy Spirit, we consider the Holy Spirit as an advocate and guide in our lives.

End-of-Summer Checklists for College-bound Catholic Women and Those Who Walk Beside Them

Checklists for College-bound Women and Those Who Support Them

As young women head off to college, here are two checklists: one for them and one for those who love and support them.

Today’s Feast Day is for . . . a Building?

Today’s Feast Day is for . . . a Building?

Why do we remember the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on August 5? Because there, in every direction, you meet our Blessed Mother. It really is her church. 

In Defense of Adventure: Why the Hassle of the Journey is Worth the Holiness it Brings

In Defense of Adventure: Why the Hassle of the Journey is Worth the Holiness It Brings

The next time a loved one suggests a trip, say yes. Yes to the inconvenience. Yes to the adventure. The journey will be worth it.

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 392

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 392

August can feel like a crossroads. Summer is still lingering, but the rhythms of fall are beginning to stir. Maybe you're savoring slow moments or gearing up for a busy...
Cultivating the Garden of Our Souls

Cultivating the Garden of Our Souls

The Master Gardener calls us to a life of joy and unceasing prayer. With His help, we must attend to the weeds so flowers may blossom and trees bear good fruit.

Saint John’s Gospel: Basking in His Love

Saint John’s Gospel: Basking in His Love

Abide in His Love is a study simply focused on John’s Gospel. With two guided ways to pray with the passages, lectio divina and imaginative prayer, it can be done as a personal devotion or in a small group.

Saint Mary Magdalene: Called by Name

Saint Mary Magdalene: Called by Name

Can you imagine how sweet it must have been for Saint Mary Magdalene to hear her beloved Lord call her by name on Easter morning? On her feast day, let us recognize the voice of our Savior calling us by name, too.

I Thought I Wanted to Escape; What I Needed Was Jesus

I Thought I Wanted to Escape; What I Needed Was Jesus

The Eucharist Summit isn’t just another online event. It’s a sacred invitation to step into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

BIS Reads // St. Hildegard’s Garden

BIS Reads // St. Hildegard’s Garden

St. Hildegard’s Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul introduces readers to Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a Doctor of the Church whose knowledge of natural health and nutrition started in the garden of God’s creation.

Revealing Our Very Favorite Catholic Saints: A Journey into Heavenly Friendship

Revealing Our Very Favorite Catholic Saints: A Journey into Heavenly Friendship

Revealing Our Very Favorite Catholic Saints: A Journey into Heavenly Friendship As Catholics, saints are far more than distant historical figures—they are vibrant, living examples of faith who inspire and...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Garden Within

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Garden Within

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel assist the garden of our souls to blossom into restful havens where we may rendezvous with Christ.