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Finding Christ in the Chaos: How to Celebrate When You’re Busy (or Burned Out)

Christ in the Chaos: How to Celebrate When You’re Busy (or Burned Out)

Amid the whirlwind of activities, let's remember that Christmas is about God becoming Man to save us, that we may have eternal life with Him.

The Graces of Christmas Past: What God Has Revealed Over the Years

The Graces of Christmas Past: What God Has Revealed Over the Years

December is one of the most emotion-stirring months of the year, which is why it's helpful to remember the graces of Christmases past.

In the Folds of Her Mantle: Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe with Childlike Love

In the Folds of Her Mantle: Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe with Childlike Love

On this feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, take a moment to remember that you are a beloved daughter of Mary, and do something childlike to honor her today.

On the Immaculate Conception: The Gift of Obligatory Holy Days

On the Immaculate Conception: The Gift of Obligatory Holy Days

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception—and every Holy Day of Obligation—let us pause and enter more deeply into the liturgical life of the Church.

December Saints: Whom to Befriend During Winter’s Chill

December Saints: Whom to Befriend During Winter’s Chill

December is marked by the presence of several beautiful female Saints, who can inspire and intercede for us as we prepare for Christmas.

Single? Your Guide to Joyful Hope for the Holidays

Single? Your Guide to Joyful Hope for the Holidays

Love is what draws us in at Christmas time. But it is not just something in Hallmark movies. For Love Himself is the answer to every ache and question of our hearts.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Getting Ready for Christmas With Confession

Prepare Him Room: Getting Ready for Christmas With Confession

This Advent, as we get ready for Christmas, let our hearts prepare Him room with the Sacrament of Confession.

Saint Andrew Novena: A Journey of Hope

Saint Andrew Novena: A Journey of Hope

This Advent, enter into the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena with the hope that the Holy Family will take care of your intentions, even if it doesn’t look the way you expect. 

Gift-Giving: A Prayerful Approach to the Season

Gift-Giving: A Prayerful Approach to the Season

When gift-giving is rightly ordered, it’s not merely a distraction from the sacredness of Advent. It's a beautiful, even holy, expression of God’s love.

Purposeful Presents: 2025 BIS Christmas Gift Guide

Purposeful Presents: 2025 BIS Christmas Gift Guide

Blessed Is She is happy to announce its 2025 Christmas gift guide! Get a jump start on holiday shopping and enjoy special savings, so you can enter the season of Advent with peace of mind.

Receiving the Love of Your First Love: Five Adoration “Date” Ideas

Receiving the Love of Your First Love: Five Adoration “Date” Ideas

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, here are five Adoration “date” ideas to spend time with Jesus, your first love.

Septuagesima: A Short Season That Prepares Us for Lent

Septuagesima: A Short Season That Prepares Us for Lent

A good Lent doesn't just happen. Explore practical ways to prepare for Lent, including the observance of Septuagesima.