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Lay Aside Your Imperfections - Blessed Is She

Lay Aside Your Imperfections

As a teacher, I sometimes long to hear my students say what Jesus heard in today’s Gospel. “Teacher, you have answered well,” and then no longer ask me any questions....
November 20, 2021
His Sweet Help - Blessed Is She

His Sweet Help

Every single one of us has the opportunity to build our own intimate relationship with the Father. When it came to developing my relationship with Christ, I don’t know why...
November 19, 2021
Finding Our Way Back to the Path - Blessed Is She

Finding Our Way Back to the Path

I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the needs of the individual across the table from me. I had thus far succeeded in shutting out the sounds...
November 18, 2021
Being Fruitful in Our Faith - Blessed Is She

Being Fruitful in Our Faith

My sister rolled her eyes and gave me that look. I shut my mouth and gave her an apologetic smile. Yes, I was singing the praises of my boyfriend again,...
November 17, 2021
I Want to See Jesus - Blessed Is She

I Want to See Jesus

“Lemme see! Lemme see! I want to see!” Anyone who has been around children has probably hear these words countless times. In my years as a teacher for preschool and...
November 16, 2021
Do Not Allow Yourself To Be Shushed - Blessed Is She

Do Not Allow Yourself To Be Shushed

Have you ever felt silenced or shushed by other people in your life? When I was a little girl, I once was hushed by someone who told me, "Be a...
November 15, 2021
Stop Clinging and Start Trusting - Blessed Is She

Stop Clinging and Start Trusting

He came around the corner with a twinkle in his eye and a proud smile on his face. “Mom,” my kindergartner said. “I just put some of Dad’s deodorant on....
November 14, 2021
Persistence in Couponing, Persisting in Faith - Blessed Is She

Persistence in Couponing, Persisting in Faith

I wouldn’t say my mom is a coupon queen exactly. I have seen coupon queens, and they don’t mess around. They carry around their coupons in alphabetical order and keep...
November 13, 2021
A Seat at Our Inner Table - Blessed Is She

A Seat at Our Inner Table

As my head hit the pillow, I could almost feel a wave of fluster flood my body, although I was not exactly sure why. I am so sensitive that I...
November 12, 2021
Sophia, Spirit of Wisdom - Blessed Is She

Sophia, Spirit of Wisdom

My Grandma went by the name "Sophie" her entire life. So, when I learned that her full name was Sophia, I was taken back. “Grandma, why did you choose to...
November 11, 2021
Fear's Kryptonite - Blessed Is She

Fear's Kryptonite

During a serious health crisis, I reached a moment of—I’m ashamed to say—full on, wild-eyed hysteria. I called my best friend and began to unleash a tsunami of panic and...
November 10, 2021
He's Crazy for My Heart - Blessed Is She

He's Crazy for My Heart

For most of my life, I didn't want to hear about being a temple of the Holy Spirit. That tired line repeated by speakers at high school and young adult...
November 09, 2021