Our Lady of Prompt Succor and Hurricane Season
What if I told you that I could weave a story connecting Napoleon, a 19th century pope, the city of New Orleans, and my home in present-day Florida? Would you...
America, God, and True Freedom
Freedom is not free. I saw these words on a wall at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. this past fall. I was there on a trip with...
The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Most every day, my dad would stop by the same parish on his way home from work to pray for his children, their vocation, and their future spouses. He would...
Be a Missionary to Ireland (Without Leaving Your Home)
When The Blessed is She team first discerned and decided that the theme of the Blessed is She retreats for 2018 would be Wild, I had no idea just how...
5 Ways to Discover God While Traveling
Travel and faith. These are two words that are important in many people's lives. You may notice that, generally, many separate them by thinking of traveling as one part of...
10 Inspiring Historical "Fiction" Reads for Your Summer
The lazy days of summer are finally upon us, bringing with them a chance to slow down and catch a good book. Whether you’re a bookworm, history buff, or you’re...
Pilgrimage: A Reflection on a Journey to Chartres
Pilgrimage The musty smell of the ancient cathedral wafted out the door mixed with a layer of incense that had begun to burn for Mass as the aching feet of...
