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Remember His Goodness - Blessed Is She

Remember His Goodness

The Lord remembers his covenant forever. // Psalm 105:8 The Lord remembers. I do not (always) remember.  During the pandemic, a friend and I committed to sharing one good thing,...
October 20, 2023
Our Value Is In Him - Blessed Is She

Our Value Is In Him

“Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” // Luke 12:7 I have a tendency to be...
October 19, 2023
Waiting For the Dawn - Blessed Is She

Waiting For the Dawn

My soul waits for the LORD More than sentinels wait for the dawn. // Psalm 130:5-6ab My palm started to sweat as I wrapped my hand more tightly around my cell...
October 18, 2023
Never Alone or Abandoned - Blessed Is She

Never Alone or Abandoned

Luke is the only one with me. //  2 Timothy 4:11a As we approached the façade of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, it was impossible...
October 17, 2023
Overcoming My Shame - Blessed Is She

Overcoming My Shame

I am not ashamed of the Gospel. // Romans 1:16 My fingers stopped dancing across the keyboard as I stared at the words on the screen. I love today’s verse...
October 16, 2023
Be the Sign For Your Generation - Blessed Is She

Be the Sign For Your Generation

“This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it.” // Luke 11:29 I had to have major surgery and would need some...
October 15, 2023
The Glorious Riches of the Lord - Blessed Is She

The Glorious Riches of the Lord

Brothers and sisters: I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed...
October 14, 2023
How To Be A True Daughter of God - Blessed Is She

How To Be A True Daughter of God

Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. // Luke 11:28 I wrote my first devotion for Blessed is She on September 5, 2014, in the first...
October 13, 2023
My Divided Soul - Blessed Is She

My Divided Soul

But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house.” // Luke 11:17 There are a...
October 12, 2023
What Helps You to Pray? - Blessed Is She

What Helps You to Pray?

Blessed the man who [ . . . ] delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night. // Psalm 1:1-2 Lonely and exhausted, I...
October 11, 2023
Feeding the Flames of Love - Blessed Is She

Feeding the Flames of Love

Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." // John 21:15  (Gospel from the Optional Memorial of Pope Saint John XXIII)  “The Body of—”  The priest stopped abruptly as I sank...
October 10, 2023
Choose The Better Part - Blessed Is She

Choose The Better Part

There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her. // Luke 38:42 I can’t tell you how many...
October 09, 2023