Living as a Cloistered Cistercian Nun
Valley of Our Lady Monastery is a community of Cistercian nuns who live a life of contemplative prayer according to the Rule of St. Benedict and the traditions of the...
To Serve and Be Served
In the musical Wicked, the popular Galinda gives a makeover to her nerdy, offbeat roommate. Galinda presents herself as the fortunate, intelligent friend who, out of the kindness of her...
St. Perpetua: An Early Model for Modern Women
The first time I heard her story, I had to lift my jaw from the floor. I had asked for an example of a holy woman of God who was...
5 Books to Read Before Your International Mission Trip
“Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). This instruction from Jesus has provided the inspiration for thousands of missionaries over the centuries. Attending Catholic school from...
Making Friends with the Saints
Following Christ sometimes feels like a lonely road as we make career decisions that cause people to scratch their heads, as we date or lead our families counter-culturally, and as...
Faith + Friday Night Lights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Believe it or not, I never actually attended a high school football game while I was in high school. My tiny Catholic high school in rural southern Illinois didn’t...
The BIS Lent Journal + Prison Ministry
This year during Lent, the founder of Blessed is She, Jenna Guizar, donated some of our Lent Journals to a local prison ministry who serves women in the local prison....
A Letter to the First-Time College Student
Dear First-Time College Student (words I wish I had heard at the dawn of my college experience), I am so excited to hear that you are headed to college soon....
When Your Husband Works a High-Risk Job
My husband works a high-risk job. Maybe yours does, too. The reality of the dangers of his job are not lost on me. With two young children now, it can...
To The Women With Big Hearts On Mission
It feels like the worst thing ever to have a heart that feels a lot. Particularly in high school, there were times that I would see leaders in the Church...
How to Practice the Works of Mercy as a Family (+ Printable Checklist!)
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus instructs us to care for one another out of love for Him. The Golden Rule, the second greatest commandment, and the example of Christ Himself drive...
What We Hope Women Receive (+ Give) from Misericordia
One of the central pieces to the mission of Blessed is She is helping women find and create Catholic community. We love our online community, and we've been amazed by...
