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How the Church Can Support Single People - Blessed Is She

How the Church Can Support Single People

God has given us the gift of life! To live our lives well involves commitments and decisions that can be daunting and intimidating, even more so if you are trying...
How to Choose Songs for Mass: A Guide for Music Ministers - Blessed Is She

How to Choose Songs for Mass: A Guide for Music Ministers

Music ministry is probably one of the most debated aspects of the Mass. Personally, as a very musical person, I find that music can either be the element that most...
Becoming the Palace of God - Blessed Is She

Becoming the Palace of God

Most of the time when I receive Jesus in a tiny white host, I wish that I could just hold Him in the palm of my hands a little bit...
Scrupulosity: When Catholic Guilt Goes Wrong - Blessed Is She

Scrupulosity: When Catholic Guilt Goes Wrong

The word scrupulous is usually used to describe someone who is extremely thorough and attentive to detail. It’s meant to be a compliment. However, for many Catholics, being scrupulous is...
Ten Tips for Starting a Parish Ministry - Blessed Is She

Ten Tips for Starting a Parish Ministry

We never know why God has called us to do something, but when we feel His call, it is our duty as faithful servants to respond with a loving and...
BIS Travels:  The Central Texas Painted Churches - Blessed Is She

BIS Travels: The Central Texas Painted Churches

The Central Texas painted churches are famous, but not so famous that they’re a touristy hotspot. Don’t you love discovering hidden gems? This Lent, our family decided to make a...