REMAIN Series // Staying Catholic
“If you really wanted to confess something, why not just talk to an empty chair and pretend Jesus is in it? Why would you put yourself through that when you...
My Spiritual Father, My Priest
My own earthly father (whom I love very much) was, out of his own brokenness, ill-equipped to be a spiritual father. Growing up, my dad claimed he didn’t believe in...
How Conflict in Marriage Can Lead to Greater Intimacy with Jesus
One of the things I have observed about my parents’ marriage and eventual divorce is the fact that they rarely argued in front of my sister and me. I used...
Drawing Close to the Holy Spirit
The Comforter. The Advocate. The Helper. The Paraclete. We call the Holy Spirit by many names, but do we know how He calls us? Are we drawing close to Him...
Insurmountable Joy // A Poem about the Eucharist
The Holy Spirit has inspired me many times, and oft have I written down the rhymes He’s given me. Ahh, what better way to spend my talents than by glorifying...
Small Group Tips: Gift, a Study on the Eucharist
Blessed Is She's new study, Gift, can lead small groups into deeper devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist.
Dwell // A Study on the Eucharist for Women
"I need Adoration." My friend's evening text put words to the longing on my own heart. In the midst of the shut downs, our usual Holy Hours were cancelled, and...
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...
How to Live Out Your Baptismal Call of Priest, Prophet, and King
By virtue of baptism, every Christian is anointed to serve as priest, prophet, and king within their individual communities. But what exactly does this mean? I confess that, even as...
How to Grow into a Devout Catholic in College
Being Catholic in an increasingly secular world is extremely difficult. Now imagine putting yourself on a college campus full of young people who have the freedom to be on their...
Ephesians 5 // The Strength of Submission
I’ll be honest: every time I attended a wedding and one of the readings is Ephesians 5, I always lose my attention and focus. This is due to the fact...
The Eucharist as Thanksgiving
As I drove into work this morning I noticed that the vibrant colors were gone. The once picturesque tunnel of trees now resembled a barren wasteland. Most of the leaves...
