Amy is a novelist, children’s book author, spiritual writer and speaker, reader, and avid traveler.
On her feast day, St. Thérèse offers a surprising picture of holiness: a child’s little ball, content to be picked up or set aside as the Lord chooses. Amy Schisler reflects on what the Little Flower’s hidden life still teaches us.
Amy Schisler considers the difference between fame and influence, looking at Saint Bartholomew as an example.
Amy Schisler reflects on what she has learned as director of a Girl Scout summer camp that mainly serves children without much outdoor experience.
Amy Schisler ponders the signs others have left for her to follow, markers to help her find the way.
Amy Schisler shares the story of a full-circle moment celebrating the love between grandparents and grandchildren.
“I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.” (John 13:9) What do you think of when you hear these words: Happiness? Pleasure? Joy? Are they the same? Do they conjure the same thoughts, feelings, and needs? Of these three, which would you most desire […]
Amy Schisler offers a meditation on Holy Thursday, contemplating what we can learn from Peter.
Amy Schisler offers ideas for turning everything to God and allowing Him to mold you into a new creation, ready to find rest in Him — all without giving up chocolate.
Amy Schisler contemplates what she carried along on her pilgrimage along El Camino—and what she really needed to bring.
For the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Amy Schisler ponders what we can learn from the Blessed Mother.
