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The Spirit That Moves - Blessed Is She

The Spirit That Moves

True confession: I have spent most of my life being confused by the Holy Spirit. As a kid, I had only the barest understanding of this third person of the...
May 24, 2017
Big Bold Faith - Blessed Is She

Big Bold Faith

This is me, sitting with my jaw open, amazed at Saint Paul. By his words and life Saint Paul brings people to Christ and His Church. Conversions of heart happen,...
May 23, 2017
Serving Cheetos, Serving Christ - Blessed Is She

Serving Cheetos, Serving Christ

Her heirloom table, draped in purple cloth, was heavy with platters, ham, deviled eggs, watermelon rind pickles, the requisite crystal dish of Cheetos. There were fruit crisps with whipped topping...
May 22, 2017
Never Alone - Blessed Is She

Never Alone

One of the most effective lies the Enemy ever convinced me to believe is that I am alone. It comes in various forms—you’re on your own, you can’t count on...
May 21, 2017
Unexpected Doors - Blessed Is She

Unexpected Doors

After earning my degree in broadcast journalism, I worked a few journalism jobs in Phoenix and then moved home to Los Angeles to further pursue my career. I served California...
May 20, 2017
Begging for Love - Blessed Is She

Begging for Love

"You'll get there," says my Spiritual Director, "but it's going to take time. It's a life-long process." I listen with an internal sigh. Time. Patience. Not my strong suits. "Love...
May 19, 2017
Listen, Follow, Love - Blessed Is She

Listen, Follow, Love

What is it that makes our joy complete? Living in the love of Christ, living within His commandments. The joy we are promised isn’t easy, isn’t simple—but it is complete....
May 18, 2017
Scripture AND Tradition - Blessed Is She

Scripture AND Tradition

Growing up as a Protestant I believed in the idea of Sola Scriptura—by Scripture alone. That means the Bible provides the source for Christian teaching, information necessary to live the...
May 17, 2017
Dust Yourself Off - Blessed Is She

Dust Yourself Off

My work is holy, in fact, all of our work is holy. Saint Therese of Avila reminds us: "Know that even when you are in the kitchen, our Lord moves...
May 16, 2017
A Beautiful Intimacy - Blessed Is She

A Beautiful Intimacy

During this Easter season, you may have heard these Latin words set to some of the most beautiful music by Palestrina: "Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum, ita desiderat anima...
May 15, 2017
No Take Backs - Blessed Is She

No Take Backs

It’s the Fifth Sunday of Easter, and by now, we as Church are still happily reveling in the glory that is the Resurrection. We are victorious through the King, we...
May 14, 2017
Knowing and Living the Way - Blessed Is She

Knowing and Living the Way

How can I know the way? Lord, really, I cannot do this thing You are asking of me, I don’t have the strength to endure this trial, in fact, I...
May 12, 2017