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God's Will In Our Mundane Tasks - Blessed Is She

God's Will In Our Mundane Tasks

I have a wall in our bedroom that I covered with pictures of quotes and one of them says, "I want and I choose what better leads to the deepening...
October 19, 2021
Our Rich Soil - Blessed Is She

Our Rich Soil

Last year, my husband and I landscaped all around our house and back patio. We had a clean slate before we got to work, and I loved making some of...
September 18, 2021
He Is Always Working in Their Hearts - Blessed Is She

He Is Always Working in Their Hearts

I want to be in Heaven with the Lord someday, and I want to see my family and friends there too. I'd like to think that I'm one of those...
August 27, 2021
Looking To Be Changed - Blessed Is She

Looking To Be Changed

I remember distinctly this period of time when I was in college when I decided that I wanted to be more committed to my faith. At the time, I was...
July 28, 2021
Where Are Your Chains Leading You? - Blessed Is She

Where Are Your Chains Leading You?

Have you heard this saying before? "God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called." I like the gist of this message—this reminder that the Lord will make a way...
June 29, 2021
Finding Courage in His Presence - Blessed Is She

Finding Courage in His Presence

I love the courage the blind man had in today's Gospel reading—to continuously call out for Jesus, to continuously ask for His pity, for His healing. He was desperate, and...
May 27, 2021
The Invitation Home - Blessed Is She

The Invitation Home

The verse before today's Gospel is one of my favorites, hands-down: "Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful" (Joel...
March 09, 2021
Just Your Presence Is Enough - Blessed Is She

Just Your Presence Is Enough

We hear in today's First Reading a handful of times when God said something—let there be water, earth, humankind—and that thing happened. He spoke, and His words were life-giving. They...
February 09, 2021
Receiving Rest in Prayer - Blessed Is She

Receiving Rest in Prayer

When word got out that Jesus had cured this man of leprosy, others wanted to seek Him out and receive the same. Complete healing. A miracle. And Jesus could have...
January 08, 2021
Saying "No" to Jesus - Blessed Is She

Saying "No" to Jesus

We're inching closer to Advent, a season that always reminds me to be open to any surprises the Lord might bring to me. And while I wish I could say...
November 19, 2020
His Words Brought Me Back - Blessed Is She

His Words Brought Me Back

I couldn't help but hear Lauren Daigle singing this during today's First Reading. It's from her song "Dry Bones." "As we call out to dry bones come alive, come alive...
August 21, 2020
Turn Toward Him - Blessed Is She

Turn Toward Him

We all desire intimacy with the Lord whether we realize it or not. And in many cases, in prayer, we might find ourselves asking God for His nearness, like in...
July 19, 2020