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The Grace of a Meal - Blessed Is She

The Grace of a Meal

Nearly twenty-two years since the miscarriage, I still remember the salad. Crisp greens, crunchy-sweet purple grapes, pecans, and gorgonzola, all drizzled with poppy seed dressing. No one brings you food...
April 23, 2015
Only, Always - Blessed Is She

Only, Always

Is there a more beautiful, human picture of the resurrection than conversion? Of course we know (or at least try to know) the depth and power that the literal resurrection...
April 22, 2015
Looking for a Sign - Blessed Is She

Looking for a Sign

"C'mon, Lord, just give me sign," I prayed as I knelt before the tabernacle in our empty and quiet cathedral. My knees were getting tired from the cold marble floor...
April 21, 2015
For What Are You Laboring? - Blessed Is She

For What Are You Laboring?

In my home, in my relationships, I have a tendency to do stuff for people, rather than to do stuff with people. I’ll happily spend time cooking meals for them,...
April 20, 2015
Beyond Our Comfort - Blessed Is She

Beyond Our Comfort

I like comfortable. I like stretchy pants, and my coffee mug, and I would rather watch a movie that I’ve already seen and enjoyed over watching a new film. I...
April 18, 2015
Beyond the Scrap Diet - Blessed Is She

Beyond the Scrap Diet

There was a period in my life when I didn't even bother to serve myself breakfast or lunch; sleep-deprived and in the constant swirl of meeting the needs of many...
April 17, 2015
Bearing Witness - Blessed Is She

Bearing Witness

I was recently faced with a difficult circumstance: I was among a group of my colleagues, whom I love and respect very much, when a topic came up that I...
April 16, 2015
Bring that Light In - Blessed Is She

Bring that Light In

God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. John 3:16 This may...
April 15, 2015
Eternal Life - Blessed Is She

Eternal Life

Poor Nicodemus. Sometimes I don't know what Christ is talking about either, but usually when I do it's only because I'm on this side of the Resurrection. I've got two...
April 14, 2015
Filled with the Holy Spirit - Blessed Is She

Filled with the Holy Spirit

When I pray for the Holy Spirit to fill me with His wisdom, I’m often blown away by just how powerful that prayer can be. It seems as if He...
April 13, 2015
Love and Mercy - Blessed Is She

Love and Mercy

His steadfast love endures forever . . . . His steadfast love endures forever . . . . His steadfast love endures forever. These soothing words are just what my...
April 12, 2015
Boldness - Blessed Is She

Boldness

Boldness. You know that thing that stirs in your heart, convicts your mind and comes bursting out of your mouth?! Yeah. Boldness. Peter and John in the First Reading today...
April 11, 2015