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What It Looks Like to Become Interiorly Poor - Blessed Is She

What It Looks Like to Become Interiorly Poor

It's the mark of the first Beatitude, and yet we are quick to breeze past it. It's why the rich young man walked away from Jesus sad, and yet we...
All She Had // The 2022 Lent Devotional for Catholic Women - Blessed Is She

All She Had // The 2022 Lent Devotional for Catholic Women

During this colder month, it can be difficult to imagine days in the desert. But give it a try. Lent will be here before we know it; and in Lent,...
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 1 - Blessed Is She

They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 1

Happy new year, friend! As we still soak in the Christmas season while looking ahead to the dawn of a new year, we are thrilled to be stepping into 2022 with you, in prayer.
They That Hope // Join Us for the 2022 Prayer Pledge - Blessed Is She

They That Hope // Join Us for the 2022 Prayer Pledge

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BIS Reads // The Night the Saints Saved Christmas - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // The Night the Saints Saved Christmas

Advent and Christmas are my favorite seasons for children's picture books. There's nothing so cozy as bundling under a blanket with my brood and breaking open a beloved book. This...
Hey Kids, Go Watch Juice Box! - Blessed Is She

Hey Kids, Go Watch Juice Box!

"Hey Mom, can we watch a show?" I quickly scanned the house and zipped through my mental checklist. Schoolwork and chores were finished, they had played outside for several hours,...
How to Restart Your Small Group - Blessed Is She

How to Restart Your Small Group

We all long for community. That's one of the reasons this ministry exists: we know we are made for community. In my personal spiritual life, I have been most encouraged...
The Importance of "Zeroing In" in Prayer - Blessed Is She

The Importance of "Zeroing In" in Prayer

I rise early after only snoozing my alarm once. I creep past my children's bedrooms as they slumber. I start the coffee. I light the candle. I sit down in...
BIS Reads // Saints Around the World - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // Saints Around the World

I have a dear friend who is a master when it comes to liturgical living. She is creative and intentional and I'm convinced that crafting is her charism. I am...
Our Consolation in Loneliness - Blessed Is She

Our Consolation in Loneliness

As I get older and walk farther along with the Lord, the shock of loneliness mellows, but the pain persists. I am able to more quickly identify a feeling of...
Dwell // A Study on the Eucharist for Women - Blessed Is She

Dwell // A Study on the Eucharist for Women

"I need Adoration." My friend's evening text put words to the longing on my own heart. In the midst of the shut downs, our usual Holy Hours were cancelled, and...
BIS Reads // The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion

Truthfully, I did not know much about the existence of the liturgical year until late high school/early college. Once I became aware of the rhythms of the Church year, the...