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Like a Child - Blessed Is She

Like a Child

The first time I saw the Infant of Prague was a statue my aunt showed me--a family heirloom--and it struck me as strange, to say the least. A Christ child...
Weekly Wallpaper // 36 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 36

                                      Made by Tara of Frameworthy Designs, this is a beautiful reminder...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // REMEMBRANCE - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // REMEMBRANCE

Today we are talking about REMEMBRANCE. "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 This week is one of remembrance -- those whom we love, those...
Call Me 'M' - Blessed Is She

Call Me 'M'

I was made to be a mom. Every since I was little, I loved helping my mom separate the laundry into 8 little piles, one for each kid. I would...
Weekly Wallpaper // 35 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 35

What a breathtaking original painting by Erin of Erin McKenna Nowak Illustration and Design for Blessed Is She. The verse comes from today's gospel, Mark 12:41-44. "...but she, from her...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // CROWN OF CREATION - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // CROWN OF CREATION

Today we are talking about the CROWN OF CREATION. Saint John Paul the Great spoke of man as the "crown of creation" and, in a special way, woman as that...
Crown of Creation: Radiating Joy & Sharing Love - Blessed Is She

Crown of Creation: Radiating Joy & Sharing Love

I love capturing raw and beautiful moments through the lens. I love being able to capture a friend smiling or laughing as the beauty of her soul is unveiled in...
Weekly Wallpaper // 34 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 34

We have a special weekly wallpaper from Erica of Be a Heart in honor of All Saints Day. She took inspiration from all the amazing BISsisters who make the cute...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // COMMUNION OF SAINTS - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // COMMUNION OF SAINTS

Today we are talking about COMMUNION OF SAINTS. As we approach the feasts of All Saints and All Souls this weekend, it is a good time to reflect on the...
The Lady Who Followed Me Home - Blessed Is She

The Lady Who Followed Me Home

Can I let you in on a little secret? The only tears I cried during my trip to Lourdes were not good tears; they weren’t tears of gratefulness, of joy...
Unscripted Work - Blessed Is She

Unscripted Work

For the past two weeks I have had the opportunity to observe something so beautiful that I was moved to tears while sitting in the pew at Mass. Although I...
Weekly Wallpaper // 33 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 33

Today's weekly wallpaper with a verse from today's gospel reading was made by Katrina of Hatch Prints. It comes from Mark 10:49- Take Courage: Get up. Jesus is calling you....