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Beer and Chicken Wings with a Side of Awesome - Blessed Is She

Beer and Chicken Wings with a Side of Awesome

I was on an anniversary vacation with my husband when my phone made the familiar “ding” in response to a text message. It simply read, “I know this is crazy,...
May 31, 2017
Compelled by the Spirit - Blessed Is She

Compelled by the Spirit

A night owl and city girl moved to a little convent in the country. She left behind a life she loved to follow the One she loved! Talk about following...
May 30, 2017
You Will Have Trouble - Blessed Is She

You Will Have Trouble

In the world you will have trouble . . . You have mouths to feed at home, and you’ve been with the company for years, but you were just let...
May 29, 2017
The Promise in the Suffering - Blessed Is She

The Promise in the Suffering

Based on 7th Sunday of Easter readings One thing that surprises me almost daily about mothering teens and young adults is how much suffering it entails. In my days (and...
May 28, 2017
When You Ask and Don't Receive - Blessed Is She

When You Ask and Don't Receive

"Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name He will give you.” That should be both promising and comforting but if I am completely...
May 27, 2017
Confidence in the Word - Blessed Is She

Confidence in the Word

I wish that I had more faith and confidence in God's word, especially when it comes to speaking the truth. I wish I would remember God's words to Saint Paul...
May 26, 2017
What Are You Waiting For? - Blessed Is She

What Are You Waiting For?

Today is a great feast, the Ascension of the Lord, and its readings are filled with references to the power we have as believers in Christ and recipients of the...
May 25, 2017
The Spirit That Moves - Blessed Is She

The Spirit That Moves

True confession: I have spent most of my life being confused by the Holy Spirit. As a kid, I had only the barest understanding of this third person of the...
May 24, 2017
Big Bold Faith - Blessed Is She

Big Bold Faith

This is me, sitting with my jaw open, amazed at Saint Paul. By his words and life Saint Paul brings people to Christ and His Church. Conversions of heart happen,...
May 23, 2017
Serving Cheetos, Serving Christ - Blessed Is She

Serving Cheetos, Serving Christ

Her heirloom table, draped in purple cloth, was heavy with platters, ham, deviled eggs, watermelon rind pickles, the requisite crystal dish of Cheetos. There were fruit crisps with whipped topping...
May 22, 2017
Never Alone - Blessed Is She

Never Alone

One of the most effective lies the Enemy ever convinced me to believe is that I am alone. It comes in various forms—you’re on your own, you can’t count on...
May 21, 2017
Unexpected Doors - Blessed Is She

Unexpected Doors

After earning my degree in broadcast journalism, I worked a few journalism jobs in Phoenix and then moved home to Los Angeles to further pursue my career. I served California...
May 20, 2017