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3 Ways to Have a Fruitful Lent - Blessed Is She

As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…He knows your weakness. He wants only your love,...

Held Captive: St. Josephine Bakhita + Human Trafficking - Blessed Is She

In my former job, I accompanied groups of young adults to the U.S./Mexico border each year. The point of the...

Galentine's Day for Catholic Gals - Blessed Is She

It’s time for another one of my favorite things ever! Let’s take a current cultural trend and make it Catholic!...

Becoming the Palace of God - Blessed Is She

Most of the time when I receive Jesus in a tiny white host, I wish that I could just hold...

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Unlikely Blessings: Looking for the Holy Family Today - Blessed Is She

The first Christmas I remember receiving Christmas cards addressed to me personally was the year I moved to Denver. Delighted...

Entertaining Angels: Christian Hospitality at Christmas - Blessed Is She

Let me tell you a little story. Maybe you’ve heard it before, but stick with me. There once was a...

Holiday Home Decor on a Budget - Blessed Is She

Every year my husband, Stephen, and I put our Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving. It is a tradition...

10 Meaningful and Stress-Free Advent Activities - Blessed Is She

Sometimes, fully living out the season of Advent can seem like a lost cause. With Christmas decorations making an appearance...

Music from the Heart: Celebrating St. Cecilia - Blessed Is She

If you sing well, sing loudly in order to thank God for the gift He has given you. If you...

Worth Celebrating: St. Elizabeth of Hungary - Blessed Is She

I've met my own modern-day St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Mary Jo Copeland is the founder of Sharing and Caring Hands,...

How to Host a No-Stress "Friendsgiving" - Blessed Is She

I love Thanksgiving. I love the meal planning and preparation, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the football on TV, and...

Why and How to Host the BIS Advent Gathering - Blessed Is She

I’m an introvert through and through, but I’m also created for fellowship and connection. In my adult years, this yearning...

How to Find a Patron Saint for Your Family - Blessed Is She

"Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us." My southern son stumbles over the Italian name in the adorable way only...

Be Not Afraid: JPII and Me - Blessed Is She

Do you feel like there is a saint in the Church who just "gets" you? Maybe it's your confirmation saint...

Sweet and Sour Chicken Confessions - Blessed Is She

My affection for sweet and sour chicken did not begin until a few years ago. In simpler times, I preferred...

Flower Crown Tutorial for Saint Thérèse's Feast Day - Blessed Is She

I vividly remember the day my mom handed me a book on St. Therese the Little Flower. As a professional...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Celebrating Michaelmas - Blessed Is She

On the 29th of September the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels Rafael, Gabriel, and Michael. For centuries this...