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Mourn Like an Artist - Blessed Is She

Artists live with a stereotype of being moody and emotive, their heads in the clouds and their hearts perpetually broken....

Why I Don't Use Contraception (and the Benefits of NFP) - Blessed Is She

The Church teaches us how to be good, holy, and loving. She allows us to grow in our relationship with...

Being Obedient to God's Will Even When You Don't Like It - Blessed Is She

Saying yes to God’s will when your heart says no is one of the hardest things to do in life....

Worship as a Means to Acquiring Wisdom - Blessed Is She

Last month, a line in a book I was reading caught my attention. The author was making the claim that...

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Only for Today: The Daily Decalogue of Pope St. John XXIII - Blessed Is She

It’s no secret that our church is in the midst of troubled times. As the initial waves of grief, rage,...

The Importance of Praying for the Dead - Blessed Is She

It was a perfect day. Pleasantly warm. Bright sun. Subtle breeze. Funerals rarely end up on dreary, rainy days like...

5 Unexpected Ways to Pray - Blessed Is She

What is the biggest calling we have been giving as human beings? To have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Relationships...

An Open Letter to Moms at Mass with a Toddler - Blessed Is She

Dear Fellow Mom, Our eyes meet across the church and we exchange soft smiles. This week, it is my toddler...

Accepting Our Village, Accepting Help - Blessed Is She

It was a Saturday afternoon and my husband was away for the weekend. It was just me and my three...

Dissecting Our Emotions and Looking for the Truth - Blessed Is She

In a reporting class I took in college, if a student’s article had any factual errors, the instructor automatically took...

10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal - Blessed Is She

When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially...

How to Cultivate the Practice of Praying the Rosary Daily - Blessed Is She

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I am far from perfect at praying the Rosary daily. I...

Embracing the Little Way - Blessed Is She

Picture this. A young girl is just starting to fall in love with the Lord and discovers that everyone on...

How the Fear of Hell Made Me Want to Be Holy - Blessed Is She

It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler, when it is...

Our Parishes Need Us to Lead By Example - Blessed Is She

I love my parish for many reasons. We have one priest who’s a dynamic homilist, and another who is the...

How to Find a Spiritual Director - Blessed Is She

I’m a member of a large Blessed is She regional Facebook group. Questions related to spiritual direction often arise there....

Seasons of Loneliness - Blessed Is She

I recently returned from four months abroad in the incredible city of Galway, Ireland. Although I had a great semester...