I was not raised in a Catholic home. In fact, I am the only Catholic in my whole family. I converted when I was 7 years old and I’ve been a practicing Catholic ever since. Because of this, growing up…
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An Introduction to Passionist Saints
Eight inches or so high, simply crafted of wood and silver, the crucifix was worn from years of doing much more than hanging on a wall. It rested in his left hand as he preached. He kissed it at the…
An Examination of Media Intake
Does your phone give God glory? Is it a crutch you use to “check out” of life, or is it a tool helping you to “check in” with people and resources that help you grow closer to God? What’s Your…
Weekly Wallpaper // 247
I have called you by your name. // Isaiah 45:4 These words are for you. Download this print from Jazmin De Guzman from today’s readings. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Remember, Members, you get this for free! Log…
On Body Image
For from their greatness and beauty of created things, their original author, by analogy can be seen. -Wisdom 13: 5 Have you ever listened to little kids boast about their abilities? Better yet, have you been privy to an argument…
He’s Using A Pattern // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 94
In this week’s episode, Jenna and Beth chat all about how the Lord has moved in their lives. Friends, look back and see how the Lord has moved, how He’s spoken, how He’s revealed Himself in the past. And then…
The Heart of Worship
Rhythm is a dancer, it’s a soul companion; you can feel it everywhere. These lyrics by the famed German group Snap from decades ago immediately transport me back in time, perhaps even to a particular moment. The relationship between music…
Wholly Surrendered
It started as a quiet stirring in my heart, this gentle, almost imperceptible whisper from the Lord: “Come and rest with Me awhile.” I didn’t understand what it meant, but I prayed to God for the grace and receptivity to…
The Heart Behind This Year’s Advent Devotional (a Q+A with the Writers!)
We are thrilled to introduce the narrator and writers of our Advent reflection book for 2020: Maranatha: The Story of Our Savior. 2020 Advent Writers (on the Heart Behind This Book) These women span many walks of life and bring…
Lean Back // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 93
We have a hard time resting. With all of the distractions of daily life, true rest can fall to the side. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Lisa Brenninkmeyer who shares with us the joy that comes when…
Litany of Saints for Single People
In my former experience as a single woman within the Church, I often felt alone and misunderstood. Most articles I read and homilies I heard on the subject encouraged me to embrace the period, chase Christ with abandon, and use…
A Treasure Trove of Prayers to Pray on Rosary Beads
The Catholic Faith is a treasure trove. A treasure trove where upon exploration, we discover that it is bottomless. The precious gems and jewels within it—Holy Mass, Sacraments, Sacred Scripture, graces, prayers, devotions, traditions, teachings, and more—go on and on….
Tips for Praying with Your Roommates
Roommates make up a home just as much as the brick and mortar or the cute succulent decorations of any house. We want our homes to be places of peace and comfort to help us take a breather from the…
The Blessed Mother Bolstered My Hope in the Face of Despair
Sometimes in life we are faced with moments that change everything. It can be difficult to stay upright when life does not go as planned, careening drastically off course. The heaviness of our suffering and the deepness of our despair…
Weekly Wallpaper // 246
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious…think about these things. // Philippians 4:8 Love this beautiful print from Elma of A Yearning Heart. Let His word dwell in us…
