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The Christmas Angels: How Their Message Uplifts Those Facing Holiday Hardship

The Christmas Angels: How Their Message Uplifts Those Facing Holiday Hardship

The appearances of the angels during the Christmas season are great evidence that no matter what we are going through, God sees us and is sending us heavenly aid.
O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

Looking for a way to renew your prayer this last week of Advent? Meet the O Antiphons!
Scripture Verses to Help Us Forgive

Scripture Verses to Help Us Forgive

How do we learn to forgive? Specific Scripture verses teach us how to forgive one another, including ourselves.
From Negativity Addict to Ambassador of Hope: An Interview with Liz Kelly Stanchina

From Negativity Addict to Ambassador of Hope: An Interview with Liz Kelly Stanchina

Liz Kelly Stanchina helps readers welcome the virtue of hope and become joyful bearers of hope for a hurting world.
A Season of Hope, A Year of Hope

A Season of Hope, a Year of Hope

As we enter into the season of hope, Advent, let us anticipate the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to bear hope in this world.
Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Keeping our prayer routine when we are busy is especially important. Here are some Scripture verses to help us along.
On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke, we explore the unique distinctions among the four Gospel writers.
BIS Reads // Whispers of Mary

BIS Reads // Whispers of Mary

In her book Whispers of Mary, Gayle Somers introduces us to ten Old Testament women and shows us how each of their stories leads us to Mary, our Blessed Mother.
Faith, Family, and Sports . . . In That Order

Faith, Family, and Football . . . In That Order

Here are five guidelines families can follow to help their children keep a proper ordering of sports.
The Power of Declaring Scripture

The Power of Declaring Scripture

In a world filled with noise and self-doubt, it’s easy to confuse our feelings with the truth. However, understanding what God says about us and declaring these Scriptures can help...
Join Us: A 21 Day Devotional for True Peace This Summer - Blessed Is She

Join Us: A 21 Day Devotional for True Peace This Summer

This summer, join the Blessed Is She community as we dive deep into the true peace of Christ through the new devotional, The Promise of Peace. For twenty-one days, we will pray for and reflect upon the peace Christ promises through Scripture, Church teaching, saintly wisdom, and personal reflections.

How Praying with Scripture Transforms Our Lives - Blessed Is She

How Praying with Scripture Transforms Our Lives

As Catholics, we are blessed with the rich treasure of Scripture and Tradition that guides our faith. The Bible, the living and active Word of God, is the foundation upon...