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Of Hobbits, Popes, Rings, and Mercy

Of Hobbits, Popes, Rings, and Mercy

The hero’s journey does not culminate in flawless strength but in mercy, which transforms brokenness, bringing love into the world.

 

Easter Is Not Just a Day: Five Ways to Live the Resurrection All Season Long

Easter Is Not Just a Day: Five Ways to Live the Resurrection All Season Long

With fifty days of Easter celebration ahead of us, here are five ways to keep Resurrection joy alive throughout the entire season.

Embracing the Will of God as We Grow in Devotion to the Eucharist

Embracing the Will of God as We Grow in Devotion to the Eucharist

When we grow in devotion to the Eucharist, our ability to recognize the Lord’s will in every moment allows new life to spring up in our own lives.

Myrrhbearers: The Women Who Walked With Jesus to the Cross

Myrrhbearers: The Women Who Walked With Jesus to the Cross

Meet the Myrrhbearers, the eight women, who were present at Jesus' death, and discover how we are invited to be among them.

Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord: A Reflection on Habakkuk

Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord: A Reflection on Habakkuk

The short book of Habakkuk teaches that if we truly and genuinely rejoice in the Lord, and not only in the gifts that He gives us, amazing things happen.

When Lenten Plans Fall Apart

When Lenten Plans Fall Apart

As we mark the midway point of Lent, if this season hasn’t gone the way you hoped, consider these five ways to begin again.

Saints Perpetua and Felicity: Suffering With a Smile

Saints Perpetua and Felicity: Suffering With a Smile

Suffering will come to us. But with Saints Perpetua and Felicity, let us meet it with clean faces and modest dignity . . . and a smile.

Pilgrimage Sites in the Midwest Region of the U.S.

Pilgrimage Sites in the Midwest Region of the U.S.

Blessed Is She continues its blog post series of sacred pilgrimage sites throughout the United States. In this next installment, we explore holy locations in the midwest region of the country.

40+ Graduation Gifts for a Future With Hope

40+ Graduation Gifts for a Future With Hope

Know a high school or college graduate? Here are more than forty gift ideas to celebrate their accomplishments.

Twelve Scripture Verses for the Gardener’s Soul

Twelve Scripture Verses for the Gardener’s Soul

Twelve Scripture verses bring to life the beauty of God's creation. They are perfect to meditate on as gardeners begin to plant this spring.

Liturgical Living During the Easter Season

Liturgical Living During the Easter Season

Looking for ways to live liturgically during the Easter season? Here are eight ideas to consider.

Meet Hermano Pedro: the Saint Francis of Central America

Meet Hermano Pedro: the Saint Francis of Central America

On his feast day, meet Saint Peter de Betancurt, also known as Hermano Pedro, “the Saint Francis of Central America.”