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The Sisterhood Campaign // Brigette - Blessed Is She

The Sisterhood Campaign // Brigette

Well, hello there. My name is Siobhan, and I am a lifestyle and wedding photographer who has a heart for people and their stories. These days, in the midst of...
Weekly Wallpaper // 19 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 19

This weekly wallpaper was made by BISsister, Martina Bohnslav, of Martina Bonhslav Designs. She painted a verse from today's gospel, Mark 6:31: He said to them, “Come away by yourselves...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // REAL - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // REAL

Today we are talking about REAL. Real. What a small word filled with so much depth. You can find all the themes here. Welcome to the #BISsisterhood link-up. Every Thursday,...
Something Real - Blessed Is She

Something Real

My Bible is a mess. Or Bibles, I should say. Each and every one highlighted and dog-eared, their margins fat and inky, smudged in thought. See, I’ve always believed that...
Weekly Wallpaper // 18 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 18

This week's weekly wallpaper depicts the Gospel acclamation, Ephesians 1:18 May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // MAKING TIME - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // MAKING TIME

Today we are talking about MAKING TIME. Our priorities become clear when we look at what we choose to give our time to in our day-to-day lives. What is important...
When My Marriage Needed More than a Date - Blessed Is She

When My Marriage Needed More than a Date

In order to make the house run and my sanity stay locked in place, I have systems and more systems. I have routines. I have check lists. I have long...
Weekly Wallpaper // 17 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 17

Grace. His grace is sufficient for all of our cracks. This week, Erin McKenna Nowak created our wallpaper on today's second reading, 2 Corinthians 12:9. My grace is sufficient for...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // FREEDOM - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // FREEDOM

Today we are talking about FREEDOM. "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 Christ died...
Why I Gave Up Makeup - Blessed Is She

Why I Gave Up Makeup

“The greatest trick that the devil ever pulled was convincing women that they looked better in their makeup.” // Mackelmore I’ve never had perfectly clear skin; therefore, I’ve done everything...
Weekly Wallpaper // 16 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 16

This week's wallpaper was made by Meg Churray (follow her on Instagram) from a verse in today's gospel Mark 5:34 Daughter, your faith has saved you. How perfect this is...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // BAPTISM - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // BAPTISM

Today we are talking about BAPTISM. Baptism is "the gateway to life in the Spirit". (CCC 1213) This gratuitous gift from God plunges us into the divine life, vivifying our...