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By Their Fruits: The 2021 Prayer Pledge // Day 3 - Blessed Is She

By Their Fruits: The 2021 Prayer Pledge // Day 3

This week, we begin our annual Prayer Pledge by reflecting on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Stepping into this new year, I desire few things more deeply than joy—heart-filling, head thrown back in laughter, completely in-the-moment joy.
Princess Saints - Blessed Is She

Princess Saints

From Cinderella to Sara Crewe, stories of princesses colored my childhood. I was enchanted by their sparkling tiaras and twirling gowns, fascinated by their adventures, and inspired by their examples...
An Introduction to Passionist Saints - Blessed Is She

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...
Cultivating a Merciful Heart - Blessed Is She

Cultivating a Merciful Heart

Then Peter approaching asked him, 'Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I say to you, not...
Ways to Make Time for Prayer in Every Season of Life - Blessed Is She

Ways to Make Time for Prayer in Every Season of Life

“It sounds like prayer is something you do just so you can check a box.” Her voice was gentle, but direct. A wise friend had asked me about my prayer...
Why Do Catholic Weddings Only Happen in Churches? - Blessed Is She

Why Do Catholic Weddings Only Happen in Churches?

I spent four years working as an editor at a bridal magazine. During that time, my colleagues and I reviewed hundreds of wedding submissions each week, carefully considering each one...
How to Fall in Love with Scripture - Blessed Is She

How to Fall in Love with Scripture

Even though I’m a cradle Catholic, I spent every Thursday night of my high school years at a nondenominational Protestant youth group. (I lived in the Middle East, where there...
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s Baptism - Blessed Is She

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s Baptism

It was October 22, 2016, the feast of our family patron Saint, Pope John Paul II. Two-and-a-half years earlier, in the same stone cathedral, our beloved Passionist priest looked at...
Living Lent When Your Life is in Transition - Blessed Is She

Living Lent When Your Life is in Transition

As I’m writing this, I am 34 weeks pregnant. My to-do list feels a mile long, filled with tasks varying in importance from “hang pictures in the nursery” to “install...
How to Set Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year - Blessed Is She

How to Set Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year

For many years, “grow in my relationship with God” was the first resolution I set after ringing in a new year. Want to hear a little confession? I don’t make...
Christmas Mass Outfit Ideas - Blessed Is She

Christmas Mass Outfit Ideas

One of the most beautiful parts of Christmas is seeing the church overflowing with people. No matter what your church attendance is like or where you are in your faith...
On the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle - Blessed Is She

On the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle

For years now, St. Andrew has intrigued me. It all started when this Blessed is She reflection landed in my inbox back in 2016. Emily’s words resonated with me deeply...