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Father's Day Gift Guide - Blessed Is She

“What do you want for Father’s Day?” “Ummm...nothing. I don’t know. Surprise me.” Am I the only one having this...

The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - Blessed Is She

On May 13th, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in Saint Peter’s square on the Feast of Our Lady...

The Work of Motherhood - Blessed Is She

The blogger Elizabeth Duffy once wrote: If motherhood is hard at times, it’s probably because it allows us, without going...

Ways to Share Your Faith Through Your Wedding - Blessed Is She

When my husband and I were engaged, one of the first things we did was sit down to figure out...

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St. Joseph the Worker Animates Our Service to Others - Blessed Is She

“Look, Mom! That lady is feeding her baby while she drives!” shouted the alarmed voice from the backseat. Confused by...

How Parishes Can Support New Female Converts - Blessed Is She

At the parish I work at, one of my new responsibilities is overseeing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults...

The Magnitude of Eight: Why the Church Celebrates in Octaves - Blessed Is She

Most people are familiar with the creation story found in the first chapter of Genesis. God creates the world in...

On Caring for the Earth: Living Earth Day as Catholics - Blessed Is She

Happy Earth Day! Perhaps you’re wondering what this secular holiday has to do with the modern Catholic woman. A lot,...

Welcome Home! Why I'm Becoming Catholic - Blessed Is She

This Saturday, at the Easter Vigil, men, women, and children across the world will be brought into the Catholic Church....

Good Friday in Art - Blessed Is She

One of the gifts of Catholicism, because of the primacy of the Incarnation, is the importance of the human person....

Byzantine Catholic Tradition + Liturgy - Blessed Is She

You might have heard that there are various rites within the Catholic Church, but you might not be sure what...

What is a Mother's Blessing? - Blessed Is She

Here’s a little baby shower game for you: let’s list the very worst things about a traditional baby shower. Ready?...

Celebrating National Poetry Month with the Saints - Blessed Is She

I appreciate that our nation dedicates the entire month of April to celebrating poetry. Every spring when April rolls around,...

First Reconciliation (a Poem) - Blessed Is She

An Act of Contrition With a cynical heart, I stand obediently in church, Holding my young son’s hand, In line...

The Significance of the Angelus - Blessed Is She

  Ever hear bells ringing at your church in the morning, at noon, or in the evening, and wonder why?...

Why We Need St. Oscar Romero - Blessed Is She

In October of 2018, Pope Francis canonized the seven newest Saints in the Church. Among them was Bishop and martyr,...

Confirmation Gift Guide - Blessed Is She

“Angela, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,” Bishop Kelleher said to me on that spring day in...