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Three Gifts from Mary, Unwrapped During Advent

Three Gifts from Mary, Unwrapped During Advent

Mary gifted me with three lessons that continue to guide me through the darkness and light, the joys and sorrows, of life. May they be a source of strength and inspiration for you, too.

Hoping Even When We Feel Weary

Hoping Even When We Feel Weary

Embracing the Virtue of Hope Advent is truly a season of hope. For those of you enjoying the Advent devotional from Blessed is She, you know that this season brings...
O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

Looking for a way to renew your prayer this last week of Advent? Meet the O Antiphons!
Praying Through the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

Praying Through the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

Are you overwhelmed this holiday season? Try one of our eleven tips to help you keep praying in the midst of your hectic holiday schedule.
A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

What happens when Advent isn't as perfect as expected? We can turn to our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph to guide us to the Christ Child.

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas, learn about this generous saint and how his example is the perfect model as we prepare for Christmas.
Guiding Little Hearts: The Importance of Taking Your Kids to Confession

Guiding Little Hearts: The Importance of Taking Your Kids to Confession

Blessed Is She offers a free, downloadable Examination of Conscience for Kids, which is a great way to help them prepare for the Sacrament of Confession.
BIS Reads // A Melody of Love

BIS Reads // A Melody of Love

Blessed Is She reviews a sweet new book, Melody of Love, which makes the perfect bedtime story this Christmas season.
Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 384

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 384

"In Jesus God was incarnate, he became a man like us and in this way opened for us the road to his heavenly Kingdom, to full communion with him." //...
Join Us This Advent for Hope-filled Prayer and a Virtual Gathering

Join Us This Advent for Hope-filled Prayer and a Virtual Gathering

This December, join us for a special Advent gathering, where we will pray together and celebrate our sisterhood.
Scripture Verses to Help Us Forgive

Scripture Verses to Help Us Forgive

How do we learn to forgive? Specific Scripture verses teach us how to forgive one another, including ourselves.
November: Gratitude and Recipes

November: Gratitude and Recipes

Recipes shared among friends are nourishing for the body and soul.