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On the Feast of St. James the Apostle - Blessed Is She

On the Feast of St. James the Apostle

You, or someone you know, may have walked The Camino de Santiago. This is the very pilgrimage which leads to the tomb of St. James the Apostle. Or maybe you...
Finding a Pilgrimage Site Wherever You Go - Blessed Is She

Finding a Pilgrimage Site Wherever You Go

One of my favorite things to do to prepare for a trip is to make a list. This list includes beautiful places to sightsee and to hike, restaurants to sample...
What is Authentic Feminism? - Blessed Is She

What is Authentic Feminism?

Lately my eye has been catching all of the trendy t-shirts women are wearing which read “Feminist” across the front. At first glance I find myself thinking, "What a cute...
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - Blessed Is She

The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

On May 13th, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in Saint Peter’s square on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. One of the bullets missed his heart by...
Tithing: What, Why, Where - Blessed Is She

Tithing: What, Why, Where

Tithing is such an important gift to the Church. Yet, it can sometimes be a sensitive topic. After all, it can be uncomfortable, and maybe even confusing, when you feel...
How to Make a Holy Hour - Blessed Is She

How to Make a Holy Hour

You have probably heard the popular Bible verse, “Be still and know that I am God.” But do you know the context of where this verse is in the Bible?...
The History + Meaning Behind the St. Patrick's Day Parade - Blessed Is She

The History + Meaning Behind the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Who is this man we celebrate today? In the 4th century, Maewyn Succat was born in Britain to a family with Roman citizenship. At just sixteen years old, he was...
The Feast of St. Peter's Chair - Blessed Is She

The Feast of St. Peter's Chair

Several years ago, as an eager Confirmation student, I remember paging through The Book of Saints. I attempted to get a snapshot of several Saints to help me determine who...
Witness of the Epiphany - Blessed Is She

Witness of the Epiphany

Did you know that Catholics officially celebrate Christmas through the beginning of January? The feast day which marks the end of this season is the Epiphany, which takes place on...
Prayer Pledge // Day 5 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge // Day 5

Week One // Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit,...
Prayer Pledge // Day 4 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge // Day 4

Week One // Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit,...
Prayer Pledge // Day 3 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge // Day 3

Week One // Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit,...