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Meet Hermano Pedro: the Saint Francis of Central America

Meet Hermano Pedro: the Saint Francis of Central America

On his feast day, meet Saint Peter de Betancurt, also known as Hermano Pedro, “the Saint Francis of Central America.”

Saint George: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

Saint George: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

While the legend of Saint George as a dragonslayer endures, there is truth about who he was as a man of God that speaks to the courage of this Saint.

Experiencing God Through the Colors of Easter

Experiencing God Through the Colors of Easter

This Easter, take a moment to see God in the beauty that surrounds you. Let color remind us of our redemption, renewal, and hope in Christ.

The Sacred Paschal Triduum: Three Days Immersed in Mystery

The Sacred Paschal Triduum: Three Days Immersed in Mystery

The Triduum is one long liturgy that holds the greatest mysteries of our faith. Learn about its three parts and how it could transform your final days of Holy Week.

This Easter: Join Us for The Well Overflow

This Easter: Join Us for The Well Overflow

The Well Overflow is all about our mission as baptized Christians to share the Good News with others, not on our own but in companionship with one another. Sign up today; it begins Easter Monday.

Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

With Mary as our guide and Mother, let us walk along with her and stand beside her as we approach these final days of Lent.

Pilgrimage Sites in the Northeast Corner of the U.S.

Pilgrimage Sites in the Northeast Corner of the U.S.

Blessed Is She continues its blog post series of sacred pilgrimage sites throughout the United States. In this next installment, we explore holy locations in the northeast corner of the country.

On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle

On his feast day, meet Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron Saint of teachers, who profoundly impacted education as we know it today.

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads // Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints To Moral Courage

BIS Reads: Unbreakable offers a profoundly clear vision of the communion of Saints: the fabric of sainthood shines brightly through the patterns of spiritual kinship woven within it.

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

Saint Francis of Paola: Hermit, Miracle-worker, Man of Lent

On the feast of Saint Francis of Paola, get to know this "Man of Lent." Discover how this Italian hermit and miracle-worker became beloved in the great state of Texas.

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 388

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 388

As we enter this new month, we embrace the final weeks of Lent and prepare for the joy of Easter, celebrating the Resurrection and new beginnings. As a Catholic Church,...
Trusting Through Trials

Trusting Through Trials

During uncertainty, unknowns, and trials that never seem to end, let us trust that the Lord will hold us close and never let us go.