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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,...
Prayer Pledge // Day 2 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge // Day 2

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 1 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge // Day 1

Welcome to the 2019 Prayer Pledge! We're so happy you're joining us. Check out this post for more details on the Prayer Pledge and to sign up to receive each...
St. John of the Cross: Reaching the Summit - Blessed Is She

St. John of the Cross: Reaching the Summit

I learned about St. John of the Cross over a three-month course while studying abroad in Rome. Fr. Paul Murray was our Irish Dominican Professor, who also happened to be...
How to Make an End-of-Year Retreat - Blessed Is She

How to Make an End-of-Year Retreat

For the last couple of years during the holiday season, my husband and I have carved out time away from our kids and normal routine for an “end-of-year retreat.” Maybe...
What Do You Ask of Him? // On the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle - Blessed Is She

What Do You Ask of Him? // On the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle

The Advent season is coming up. It's one of my favorite times of the year. I am beginning to contemplate how I can best meditate on the sacrificial journey Joseph...
Worship as a Means to Acquiring Wisdom - Blessed Is She

Worship as a Means to Acquiring Wisdom

Last month, a line in a book I was reading caught my attention. The author was making the claim that true wisdom, Godly wisdom, can only be acquired through worship....