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The Lent Diet - Blessed Is She

The Lent Diet

I remember sitting in the dining room of my sorority house one day as I ate lunch. A few of my sorority sisters were standing around, and I was paying...
Weekly Wallpaper // 262 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 262

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. // 1 Corinthians 10:31 Love this beautiful print from Carolyn of Brass &...
Divine Mercy for the Brokenhearted - Blessed Is She

Divine Mercy for the Brokenhearted

There comes a time in our lives when a person, event, or loss leaves our heart wounded. Sometimes that pain is easy to cope with. We rely on friends, or...
How My Jewish Best Friend Makes Me a Better Catholic - Blessed Is She

How My Jewish Best Friend Makes Me a Better Catholic

My dearest friend, Amy, is Jewish. She’s even employed by the synagogue community that is her spiritual home. Beyond that, she is a seeker. God has been the subject of...
Weekly Wallpaper // 261 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 261

I have become all things to all, to save at least some. // 1 Corinthians 9:22 Love this print from Tisa Muico from today's readings. Let His word dwell in...
Mary and the Married Woman - Blessed Is She

Mary and the Married Woman

I have gone through seasons in my life when I struggled in my relationship with Mary. There were many times when she seemed distant or unrelatable, and I did nothing...
Dignity Beyond Our Abilities - Blessed Is She

Dignity Beyond Our Abilities

As a speech therapist working in a rehabilitation hospital, I change a lot of adult diapers. Most of my patients are adjusting to a new life with disabilities. One day...
Weekly Wallpaper // 260 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 260

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. // Psalm 95:7-8 Love this print from Remilla Ty from today's readings. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters....
Weekly Wallpaper // 259 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 259

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. // Mark 1:7-8 Love this print from...
Weekly Wallpaper // 258 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 258

You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. // Mark 1:11 Love this print from Jazmin De Guzman from today's readings. Let His word dwell in us...
How Can My Wounds Speak to My Calling? - Blessed Is She

How Can My Wounds Speak to My Calling?

As I approach my college graduation, more and more conversations have begun circling around this certain topic: what am I supposed to do with my life? What is my vocation?...
Weekly Wallpaper // 257 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 257

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. // Isaiah 60:1 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let...