Marie F. Smith is a Catholic author, speaker, retreat leader, and mindset coach. Her best-selling book, Jesus in My Pocket: Stories of Grace and Final Chapters in the Nursing Home, shares stories of faith, dignity, and grace from years of visiting elderly residents. Smith has created a Parish Resource for use alongside her book to support parishes using the book for small group or ministry study. She has created a School Resource for high schools and colleges using the book for curriculum instruction or Campus Ministry.