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The Hollow in Halloween

The Hollow in Halloween

The journey to holiness often begins where we least expect it—even in the aisles of Home Depot on a quiet October night.

Thérèse Contra Mundum: How the Little Flower Conquers Big Modern Errors

Thérèse Contra Mundum: How the Little Flower Conquers Big Modern Errors

The Lord raises up Saints tailored to their time. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux's childlike spirituality challenges three false philosophies of recent history.

Should I Delete My Instagram or Use it to Evangelize?

Should I Delete My Instagram or Use it to Evangelize?

As Catholic women seeking holiness in this digital age, we are often faced with a difficult choice: Should we stay online and be a witness to Christ, or should we log off for the sake of productivity?

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. 

BIS Reads // Postmodern Predicament

BIS Reads // Postmodern Predicament

In The Postmodern Predicament, Angel makes philosophy approachable and applicable, tracing where truth remains to remind us that we can indeed recultivate the culture.

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

BIS Reads // Weird Catholic Handbook

In his debut book, Weird Catholic Handbook, Michael Lichens brings his two personal passions to the masses: his love for the Catholic Faith and his love for all things strange about our faith.

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of nine Black Saints and their stories that are worth knowing.

Being Transformed in Christ with the Hildebrands

Being Transformed in Christ with the Hildebrands

Philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand gives us both the reason and the spiritual tools to cultivate a life of virtue, discipline, surrender, and love.
BIS Reads // Merrie England

BIS Reads // Merrie England

Travel the Catholic countrysides of England through the pages of Merrie England by Joseph Pearce.
BiS Reads // Wounded Healer - Blessed Is She

BiS Reads // Wounded Healer

You likely don’t need any reminders that May is jam-packed with celebrations and events, ranging from milestones like graduations and the end of the school year to Memorial Day,  Mental...
Saint Patrick and Forgiveness - Blessed Is She

Saint Patrick and Forgiveness

“How did so great and salutary a gift come to me, the gift of knowing and loving God, though at the cost of homeland and family?” Saint Patrick wrote these...
BiS Reads // The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - Blessed Is She

BiS Reads // The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

I had been sensing for a while an invitation in prayer to slow down, especially after reading this blog post that struck a deep chord in my heart. I started...