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BIS Reads: Called By Name - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads: Called By Name

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. // Isaiah 43:1 God Calls His Children By Name Throughout Sacred Scripture, God...
BIS Reads: Worthy of Wearing - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads: Worthy of Wearing

“What does worthy of wearing mean to you? Almost five years ago, my friend-via-Instagram, Nicole Caruso, posed this question. It was the first time I recall hearing the phrase “worthy...
Dietrich von Hildebrand // The Philosopher Every Catholic Should Know - Blessed Is She

Dietrich von Hildebrand // The Philosopher Every Catholic Should Know

I am personally convinced that, when, some time in the future, the intellectual history of the Catholic Church in the twentieth century is written, the name of Dietrich von Hildebrand...
A Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours - Blessed Is She

A Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours

Christ Jesus, high priest of the new and eternal covenant, taking human nature, introduced into this earthly exile that hymn which is sung throughout all ages in the halls of...
Books about Suffering (through the Lens of Faith) - Blessed Is She

Books about Suffering (through the Lens of Faith)

“She’s such a good person? Why does she have to suffer?” “I don’t want to go through this pain. I am afraid.” Suffering is something that no one wants to...
BIS Reads // A C.S. Lewis Booklist - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // A C.S. Lewis Booklist

Clive Staples Lewis, popularly known as C.S. Lewis, was not only an incredibly influential writer during his lifetime, but has continued to draw thousands of readers over the years. He...
How the Lord Has Gently Purified Me - Blessed Is She

How the Lord Has Gently Purified Me

This past Lent was the most transformative one I’ve experienced. It coincided with my Ovarian Wedge Resection recovery. During those forty days, Christ healed me not only physically, but spiritually....
The Heart Behind Our 2021 Lent Devotional - Blessed Is She

The Heart Behind Our 2021 Lent Devotional

This Lent, we are inviting you to offer your hearts over to the Holy Spirit to experience the transformation of His fiery love. In Set a Fire, we explore the...
BIS Reads // Awaken My Heart: A 52-Week Devotional - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // Awaken My Heart: A 52-Week Devotional

During the Advent and Christmas seasons, we reflect a lot on "a weary world." The world, at all points in history, has been tired from sin and striving and aching...
BIS Reads // Theology of Home II - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads // Theology of Home II

When my oldest son turned two, I made him a three-car train cake out of banana breads baked in different-sized rectangular loaf pans. I even carved out a space for...
BIS Reads: Leisure, the Basis of Culture - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads: Leisure, the Basis of Culture

Labor Day is a day of rest, given to us to slow down from our fast-paced world. Author Josef Pieper offers us a way to find true and restorative rest...
A Catholic Young Adult Bible Study for Women, Sure to Open Your Heart - Blessed Is She

A Catholic Young Adult Bible Study for Women, Sure to Open Your Heart

After I graduated from college, I ached for community. During my time at university, I was active in Bible studies and small group settings. These fed my soul. Once I...