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Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Cold - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Cold

No matter where you live on the globe, winter brings with it a certain chill. For a time, this coolness can be calming and restful, inviting you to slow down,...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Grateful - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Grateful

As we approach the last month of 2020, we are also on the threshold of a new liturgical year. Yesterday, we celebrated the glorious Feast of Christ the King, which...
Saints + Bible Verses to Turn to When Struggling with Infertility - Blessed Is She

Saints + Bible Verses to Turn to When Struggling with Infertility

The intercession of the Saints is real and powerful. Throughout my struggle with secondary infertility I have found such comfort and hope in asking the Saints’ intercession. Spiritual Support During...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Disappointed - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Disappointed

My son should be graduating from high school this week. Along with his friends and classmates, our firstborn should be donning a cap and gown so he can cross a...
Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Quarantine - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Quarantine

Three weeks ago, life felt normal. We went to work and school. We were in usual routines of running errands, cooking meals, praying with our Lenten devotional, and meeting friends...
Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Anxiety - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Anxiety

Disclaimer: This post is not intended to undermine the reality of clinical anxiety. As someone who has personally benefited from both counseling and medicinal help when battling anxiety, please know...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone

Sometimes, we’re the one that stays behind. Sometimes, we’re the one that leaves. Maybe we’re the one who remains while our loved one moves on. Or maybe we’re the one...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Mad at God - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Mad at God

There’s a scene in the 90s flick Mrs. Doubtfire that has always broken my heart. Miranda (played by Sally Fields) is having a heart-to-heart with Mrs. Doubtfire, who is actually...
10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal - Blessed Is She

10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal

When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply...