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Discovering Mary's Heart - Blessed Is She

Discovering Mary's Heart

I converted from Protestantism to Catholicism at the age of sixteen. Like many converts, my understanding of Mary was limited and even slightly misinformed. Gradually, over the years, I have...
Ending the Year with Courage in Christ - Blessed Is She

Ending the Year with Courage in Christ

2020 has come with a lot of challenges, and with that there seems to be a rise of fear and anxiety. Take a look at your social media feeds and...
How to Maintain a Thriving BIS Small Group - Blessed Is She

How to Maintain a Thriving BIS Small Group

“Well, I can’t miss Monday morning prayer group,” my mom replied. It was a tradition us kids were used to, expecting our summer Monday mornings spent in the basement of...
Weekly Wallpaper // 256 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 256

And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him // Colossians 3:17 Love...
Discerning Post-Graduate Service - Blessed Is She

Discerning Post-Graduate Service

If you are considering post-graduate service, you have probably felt some sort of inner calling from God or a desire deep in your heart. Maybe along with that desire, nerves...
Weekly Wallpaper // 255 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 255

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness. // Luke 1:46-48 Love this beautiful print...
Weekly Wallpaper // 254 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 254

A voice proclaims: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD! // Isaiah 40:4 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers...
Ephesians 5 // The Strength of Submission - Blessed Is She

Ephesians 5 // The Strength of Submission

I’ll be honest: every time I attended a wedding and one of the readings is Ephesians 5, I always lose my attention and focus. This is due to the fact...
Weekly Wallpaper // 253 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 253

If he comes unexpectedly, he must not fins you asleep. And what I'm saying to you I say to all: stay awake // Mark 13:37 Love this print from Mariana...
The Eucharist as Thanksgiving - Blessed Is She

The Eucharist as Thanksgiving

As I drove into work this morning I noticed that the vibrant colors were gone. The once picturesque tunnel of trees now resembled a barren wasteland. Most of the leaves...
Weekly Wallpaper // 252 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 252

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and...
On Spiritual Dryness - Blessed Is She

On Spiritual Dryness

The first time I ever experienced spiritual dryness was right after my first high school Catholic conference back in 2014 (it was a Steubenville Conference!). It was three days of...