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Spiritual Reading + Prayers in a Time of Quarantine - Blessed Is She

Spiritual Reading + Prayers in a Time of Quarantine

In today's uncertain health climate, many of us find ourselves with more time to read than we've had in a long time. Looking around at what to pick up from...
Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day - Blessed Is She

Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Many Americans hail heritage from the Emerald Isle, myself included. Some of my great grandparents (and great great grandparents) on both sides of my family emigrated from Ireland. Growing up,...
On the Feast of St. Frances of Rome: A Saint Who Struggled, Too - Blessed Is She

On the Feast of St. Frances of Rome: A Saint Who Struggled, Too

A married woman must, when called upon, quit her devotions to God at the altar to find Him in her household affairs. -St. Frances of Rome   As a mom,...
On the Feast of St. Claude de la Colombière - Blessed Is She

On the Feast of St. Claude de la Colombière

The feast of St. Claude de la Colombiere is very timely, as it lands on the day after Valentine’s Day. A day marked with hearts galore. Up until this year,...
Quo Vadis?: On the Humanity of St. Peter - Blessed Is She

Quo Vadis?: On the Humanity of St. Peter

The humanity of St. Peter has always captivated me—from his declaration at the Transfiguration that building tents is the best idea, to his fearless (albeit short-lived) walk across the sea,...
Liturgical Living Between Christmas and Lent - Blessed Is She

Liturgical Living Between Christmas and Lent

It’s almost time. In a few days, one of the most beautiful and beloved times of the year will come to a close. And for me, that’s always a little...
St. Andre Bessette: The Man Alfred to the Brother Andre - Blessed Is She

St. Andre Bessette: The Man Alfred to the Brother Andre

I have heard the names Andre and Bessette in my life lately, as friends have used them as names for their children. I know in at least one case that...
On the Feast of St. Stephen - Blessed Is She

On the Feast of St. Stephen

Happy Feast of St. Stephen, sisters! And, to those of you in the UK or countries historically connected to it, happy Boxing Day! Wait a second, you might be thinking...
61 Minutes to a Miracle Book Review - Blessed Is She

61 Minutes to a Miracle Book Review

Many of us probably don’t think twice when we use the term “miracle” in everyday life. We call the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team’s gold medal a miracle. Buddy the...
An Advent Booklist for Adults - Blessed Is She

An Advent Booklist for Adults

Happy third week of Advent, sisters! I hope this season has been fruitful so far, but if it hasn’t, and especially if it hasn’t, we have a few suggestions of...
The Feast of St. Lucy + Meaningful Traditions - Blessed Is She

The Feast of St. Lucy + Meaningful Traditions

Maybe it’s because our names share the same meaning, but I’ve always felt a connection to Saint Lucy. Both Lucy and Claire mean “light” and I am reminded of G.K....
St. Perpetua: An Early Model for Modern Women - Blessed Is She

St. Perpetua: An Early Model for Modern Women

The first time I heard her story, I had to lift my jaw from the floor. I had asked for an example of a holy woman of God who was...