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Biblical Affirmations - Blessed Is She

Biblical Affirmations

What if we viewed ourselves the way God does? One therapeutic technique often used is known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the premise is this: our thoughts shape our...
Saint Damien of Molokai // His Heart for Missions - Blessed Is She

Saint Damien of Molokai // His Heart for Missions

White sand beaches, towering sea cliffs, coral reefs, and vacation destination. This might be how some would describe Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth largest island. But one-hundred and fifty years ago, it...
Weekly Wallpaper // 273 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 273

No on has great love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. // John 15:13 Love this beautiful print from Carolyn of Brass & Mint Co. Let...
A Spiritual Packing List for Summer Travel - Blessed Is She

A Spiritual Packing List for Summer Travel

Summer is just around the corner. Many of us are already making plans to go camping, head to the beach, or take an adventurous road trip. No matter where we...
Stubbornness and Your Family - Blessed Is She

Stubbornness and Your Family

"I know you hate math, honey, but you still have to do it. Don't give up; be stubborn and get it done." Those words left my mouth a week before...
Holy Hour Two Ways - Blessed Is She

Holy Hour Two Ways

As a mom of young children, I long thought a regular Holy Hour was something for another season of life. I imagined it would be at least a few more...
Weekly Wallpaper // 272 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 272

Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. // 1 John 3:18 Love this print from Tisa Muico from today's readings. Let His word...
The Complementary Intercession of Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mother - Blessed Is She

The Complementary Intercession of Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mother

The old adage states that “behind every strong man is a strong woman.” Secular culture has typically subscribed to the notion of the man being the one who takes action,...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // What I Wish I Would Have Known - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // What I Wish I Would Have Known

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Surprises - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Surprises

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Consecrated Life - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Consecrated Life

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Being Someone's Calling - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Being Someone's Calling

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...