S1E24 - Amy's Story: Reflecting God

Amy grew up a devoted cradle Catholic with a strong formation in scripture and the sacraments. But during college, a relationship with a fundamentalist Christian family led her into confusion, fear, and deep questioning about salvation and the Catholic faith. She describes this as a season where God felt distant and she didn’t know how to find answers.


Everything changed through a simple, profound moment with her mother—a moment that brought her back into the heart of the Church and set her on a new path.


Over time, God continued to nudge Amy gently but persistently:

• to lead Bible studies
• to write spiritually rich fiction
• to create a Bible study for Catholic women
• to speak at retreats and conferences
• and ultimately—to lead pilgrimages around the world

A transformative trip to the Holy Land in 2016 crystallized her mission. Watching the sunset over the Sea of Galilee, she realized her calling: to reflect God’s light to others.






Memorable Quote from Amy


“I realized my story is to do whatever He tells me.”


(Reflecting on Mary’s words at the Wedding at Cana, John 2:5)






Amy’s Favorite Scripture


John 2:5 — “Do whatever He tells you.”


A verse she sees as Mary’s second fiat, guiding us to trust Jesus even when we don’t fully understand what He’s asking.






About Amy Schisler


Amy is an author, retreat leader, speaker, and pilgrimage guide. Her work includes:

• Inspirational fiction
• Devotional and meditation books
• Pocket-sized saints books (co-authored with her mother)
• A Catholic women’s Bible study
• Online Bible studies
• Parish retreats and national speaking
• Pilgrimages to the Holy Land and beyond

Learn more about her books, retreats, pilgrimages, or online Bible study at: amyschislerauthor.com