Saint Marguerite Bays // From Seamstress to “Godmother”
Marguerite Bays was born to a farming family in Switzerland in 1815, the second of seven children. She grew up helping her parents with household chores and gardening. In her...
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So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by...
BIS Reads // Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary
Like many cradle Catholics, my introduction to Mary came at an early age. I was given a beautiful Rosary on my first communion, learned the Hail Mary in Kindergarten and...
Living Faith with My Lutheran Husband
I converted when I was 28. At this point in time, my husband and I had been married for three years and had two children under the age of three....
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The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." // Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R...
BIS Reads // Graced and Gifted
Just as it took me a couple of years to settle in to motherhood, it took me some time to settle in to homemaking. Neither motherhood nor homemaking came naturally...
On the Feast of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions
Everyone loves the stories of the young hero/heroine. Our hearts swell along with the music when justice is done and good conquers evil. Really, we need these stories to remind...
“Live Holy the Present Moment” // Why I Love St. Gianna’s Advice
Saint Gianna is one of my favorite Saints. The pediatrician, wife, and mother knew well what modern life entails, balancing work and prayer in the mid-20th century—and she did it...
Friendship on the Feast of the Visitation
We were on our usual weekend double date when Angie told us she was pregnant, her first. I was pregnant too, four months, my second. Our husbands beamed as we...
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Remember, Members, you get this for...
7 Ways to Support a Friend Navigating Family Addiction
I was leaving a meeting one night when someone new pulled me aside to ask a question: “My friend’s daughter has gotten herself into some trouble because of alcohol. How...
BIS Reads: Called By Name
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. // Isaiah 43:1 God Calls His Children By Name Throughout Sacred Scripture, God...
