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Saints Who Were Moms - Blessed Is She

We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who...

Longing for Motherhood - Blessed Is She

I sat in the pew, clenching my husband’s hand and biting my lip to numb the pain and fight back...

Spiritual Advice for the First-Time Mom - Blessed Is She

I became a mom nearly a year ago. I still remember, vividly, the moment the doctor pulled my son out...

5 Ways to Sustain Friendship Through Life Changes - Blessed Is She

A number of years ago, a friend of mine shared with me that I had previously stood her up. We...

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Believing in Beauty - Blessed Is She

After I buried my daughter, I walked into my mother’s kitchen and beheld a granite island clothed in a rainbow...

Our Lady of Middle Age - Blessed Is She

Stop for a moment and think of Mary. What image of her comes to mind? Maybe you think of a...

5 Ways to Be More Like Mary - Blessed Is She

May is a wonderful month for so many reasons. Spring flowers are in full bloom, the air is fresh, and...

Mom Guilt and Answered Prayers - Blessed Is She

“Are you telling me you’re upset because you have more time on your hands than you know what to do...

Gym Time with Jesus: Nurturing Body and Soul - Blessed Is She

She girds herself with strength; she exerts her arms with vigor. -Proverbs 31:17 Have you ever invited God to workout...

5 Things Catholics Need to Know About Annulments (From a Canon Lawyer) - Blessed Is She

Annulments can be misunderstood. Even by well-formed Catholics. Believe it or not, I made it to the end of my...

From Counting Shortcomings to Counting Blessings - Blessed Is She

I’ve been running around the house the last few days like a drill sergeant with a severe case of OCD....

Why and How to Start a Meal Train - Blessed Is She

The arrival of a new baby. Loss of a loved one. Financial difficulty. Illness. Hospitalization. These are just a few...

Our Family Secret: Addiction and Shame - Blessed Is She

One Wednesday night, my husband and I attended a class that Catholic Charities hosted at our parish about family stress....

Being a Light on Your College Campus - Blessed Is She

As a Catholic college student, it is easy to be tempted to despair at times when one sees the state...

Grappling with Generosity - Blessed Is She

Almost every evening as I head home from work, there is a homeless veteran perched at the end of the...

How to Create a Prayer Corner in Your Home - Blessed Is She

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a...

Fostering Friendship with Your Boyfriend - Blessed Is She

Shortly after we started dating, my boyfriend told me that he wanted to be my best friend. It was important...