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Draw Close and Closer Even Now - Blessed Is She

Draw Close and Closer Even Now

"One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom he meant. He leaned back against...
April 12, 2022
The Quiet Voice of God - Blessed Is She

The Quiet Voice of God

Here is my servant . . . upon whom I have put my Spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry out, nor shout, nor...
April 11, 2022
This Is Your Week for Sanctity - Blessed Is She

This Is Your Week for Sanctity

But they continued their shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” // Luke 23:21 Today’s Gospel is a lengthy one. Our parish gives the lay people the optional minuscule participant part. Minor...
April 10, 2022
You Are His Dwelling - Blessed Is She

You Are His Dwelling

My dwelling shall be with them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. // Ezekiel 37:27 The dreaded sound of rattling plastic beads on wood floor...
April 09, 2022
Sharing Truth Not Shying Away - Blessed Is She

Sharing Truth Not Shying Away

But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting,...
April 08, 2022
The Stones We Throw - Blessed Is She

The Stones We Throw

So they picked up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid and went out of the temple area. // John 8:59 I was in my last year of undergrad...
April 07, 2022
Truth Knowing and Truth Telling - Blessed Is She

Truth Knowing and Truth Telling

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." // John 8:32 From the time I was a little girl, I had a sensitive conscience. It was...
April 06, 2022
Loins Girded, Hearts Open - Blessed Is She

Loins Girded, Hearts Open

"You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come." // Luke 12:40* I heaved an oversized cardboard box off the...
April 05, 2022
He Keeps Me in His Light - Blessed Is She

He Keeps Me in His Light

"Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side." // Psalm 23:4 News headlines and video clips run through my social...
April 04, 2022
Innumerable Proofs of Love - Blessed Is She

Innumerable Proofs of Love

I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you upon your land; thus you shall know that I am the LORD. I have...
April 03, 2022
In You I Take Refuge - Blessed Is She

In You I Take Refuge

O Lord, my God, in You I take refuge. // Psalm 7:2a When I leave my warm bed to begin a long day: O Lord, my God, in You I...
April 02, 2022
His Abiding Presence - Blessed Is She

His Abiding Presence

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. // Psalm 34:18 I rolled my eyes at the sound of a text message coming to my phone. In the midst of heartache...
April 01, 2022