How to Pray as a Busy Family: A Beginner's Guide
We all know we should be praying with our families daily. We understand the merits and fruit of the practice. But when it comes to actually doing it, many of...
Worth Celebrating: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
I've met my own modern-day St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Mary Jo Copeland is the founder of Sharing and Caring Hands, based in the Twin Cities. Mary Jo began serving the...
How to Evangelize Through Hospitality and Delight
The Lord speaks to our hearts in innumerable ways, and delighting the senses is an ideal way to evangelize through hospitality. Imagine flying ten hours overseas with overcoming jet lag...
5 Ways to Live Scripturally (Without Bible Study)
Recently, I felt a tugging at my heart to immerse myself more deeply in Scripture. “Man does not live by bread alone,” Jesus says to us, “but by every word...
Why and How to Host the BIS Advent Gathering
I’m an introvert through and through, but I’m also created for fellowship and connection. In my adult years, this yearning in my heart for connection with other women has pushed...
Overcoming Doubt and Fear
When was the last time you doubted or feared anything? This morning? Yesterday? I doubt quite frequently. I never knew how much this weighed on my faith life until my...
What You've Been Asking For... (The First Ever Catholic Journaling Bible)
For years women have asked us for a Catholic Journaling Bible. Years. There were Protestant journaling Bibles available, but a Catholic one? With all of our rich and beautiful books...
Meeting Jesus at the Cross and Enduring in Love
Jesus does all things in love. This is something I have really begun to understand and embrace. I feel His love in my triumphs, in the gifts I am given,...
10 Ways the Selah Journal Can Deepen Your Prayer Life
The Blessed is She Selah Journal is here! "Selah" means to pause, to think of that. Intended to be a companion to the daily devotions, this reflection journal offers women...
6 Ways to Endure and Offer the Sufferings of Motherhood
My calf began to cramp as I bounced my leg up and down, attempting to nurse my 9 month old to sleep on my lap in a too-small plane seat....
A Prayer for Our Homeschooling Children
As we begin our school year those of us who homeschool are looking for renewed spirits and a fresh attitude to guide our children's education. I hope this prayer helps...
A Prayer for Our Children's Teachers
It’s that magical time of year again. Shopping carts are filled with endless reams of paper, composition books, glue sticks, and pencils. Big yellow buses are cruising the neighborhood during...
