Ten Tips for Starting a Parish Ministry
We never know why God has called us to do something, but when we feel His call, it is our duty as faithful servants to respond with a loving and...
My Greatest Education: A Year in Service
The bus doors opened. An impatient, tired, overnight bus driver sat behind the wheel and looked me over as I stood on the corner like a kid on the first...
The Blessed is She Mission: Unwavering Even in Change
In June of 2014, I was at a loss when I looked around and searched for a women's Catholic community. I knew so many incredible Protestant ones -- women's communities...
Spiritual Darkness
As a child, I used to wonder why we called Good Friday good. As I get older and grow more and more in love with God, days like those of...
Living the Corporal Works of Mercy
I'm sure many of you have heard of "The Good Samaritan Experiment." Here's the idea behind the experiment: they gave theology students a presentation to prepare, one group on the...
Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of "What Am I Doing with My Life?"
It’s happened to all of us. At least once. Likely many more times. It may be a flustered, fleeting fathoming. It may be a more contemplated conundrum. Sometimes it’s a...
Almsgiving // Unbound + Sponsorsing a Child
During Lent, we focus on three areas – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today I want to share with you about one of the our favorite charities that we support through...
Almsgiving // L'Arche USA
L'Arche is an international movement made up of communities around the world where adults with and without disabilities live together in a spirit of mutual respect, love, and celebration. Their...
Almsgiving // Heart's Home
It was the night before my grad school interview. I was two months away from my last class of college and imagined that I would get my masters and be...
Almsgiving // Saint Bryce Missions
My 6th baby is snoozing on my lap, it's late in the evening as a I write, and I'm thinking of precious babies half way around the world. How can...
Almsgiving // Sidewalk Advocates for Life
This week we will be speaking about almsgiving here and on Blessed is She’s Instagram stories. Throughout the week, we will be giving you a glimpse of some wonderful charities/non-profits...
Happy Birthday to Me
Every year, writer Heather Renshaw celebrates the gift of life in a special way. We hope her entry encourages you to celebrate the gift of your life. Today I celebrate...