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You Are the Daughter Whom God Loves - Blessed Is She

You Are the Daughter Whom God Loves

One of the most difficult experiences in life has been coming to love myself just the way I am. I will admit, the majority of my life I faked it...
December 27, 2017
Our First Martyr, Saint Stephen - Blessed Is She

Our First Martyr, Saint Stephen

For the past few days people have been singing joyful songs around the world to celebrate Christmas. We have feasted and celebrated the nativity of the Christ Child in many...
December 26, 2017
Best Gift Ever - Blessed Is She

Best Gift Ever

Growing up in a Jewish home, surrounded by Jewish friends and neighbors, I never really understood the meaning of Christmas beyond its commercial expressions. This seemingly extravagant birthday party meant...
December 25, 2017
Accepting God's Will - Blessed Is She

Accepting God's Will

Today, December 24, is traditionally the feast day of Adam and Eve, our first parents. Their disobedience and unfaithfulness to God led to our need for a Savior, and the...
December 24, 2017
How to Question an Angel and Speak to Tell the Tale - Blessed Is She

How to Question an Angel and Speak to Tell the Tale

In the gospel reading on Wednesday of this week, and again tomorrow, on Christmas Eve, we hear the story of the Annunciation to Mary: How the Angel Gabriel appears to...
December 23, 2017
“And Mary Said . . .” - Blessed Is She

“And Mary Said . . .”

When I was a child, I loved the miniseries, Anne of Green Gables. Anne had a best friend, Diana, whom she called her “bosom friend” and “kindred spirit.” Ever since...
December 22, 2017
A Father of His Promise - Blessed Is She

A Father of His Promise

This Gospel always makes my heart sing, as it is a glimpse of the Father’s intrinsic vision for women, who are invited to participate in the light of His promise....
December 21, 2017
Our Blessed Mother's Heart is His Home - Blessed Is She

Our Blessed Mother's Heart is His Home

Once in a while a family member or friend will inform me my voicemail is full. I usually chuckle (I admit to a sentimental streak!) before beginning the difficult task...
December 20, 2017
God's "Perfect" Timing - Blessed Is She

God's "Perfect" Timing

Some say that God's timing is perfect, though these words can be hardly encouraging if you have been waiting for a long time for your prayers to be answered and...
December 19, 2017
Do Not Be Afraid - Blessed Is She

Do Not Be Afraid

In today’s Gospel, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph were facing incredibly challenging positions. I can only imagine the inner turmoil both Mary and Joseph must have felt. At...
December 18, 2017
In Good Company - Blessed Is She

In Good Company

Until recently, I had never really been a fan of Saint John the Baptist. All that camel hair and locust eating left a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended)....
December 17, 2017
Inextinguishable Fire - Blessed Is She

Inextinguishable Fire

Our God is a fiery Lover. Since the beginning, He’s been tirelessly pursuing our hearts. And we disappoint Him. A lot. And yet He keeps wanting us, loving us, saving...
December 16, 2017