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Ten Things to Know about St. James the Lesser - Blessed Is She

Ten Things to Know about St. James the Lesser

An understanding of the ancient role of discipleship is somewhat unknown in the modern world. Disciples were majorly important to the Jewish faith and culture. Their objective was to imitate...
The Importance of Persistent Prayer Through the Life of St. Peregrine - Blessed Is She

The Importance of Persistent Prayer Through the Life of St. Peregrine

As a nineteen-year-old college student, I first stumbled upon Saint Peregrine in a small chapel somewhere in Europe. Surrounded by hundreds of candles, this little chapel tucked away in the...
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Saint Catherine of Siena - Blessed Is She

Saint Catherine of Siena

Unaware of what I was going through, a friend sent me a picture of a kintsugi bowl with the message, “When I see you, I see gold.” Kintsugi is the...
Saint Mark and Immediacy - Blessed Is She

Saint Mark and Immediacy

It was last year, while listening to The Bible In A Year Podcast, that the deep beauty of the Gospel of Mark was revealed to me. In the past, likely...
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Bible Verses About Waiting - Blessed Is She

Bible Verses About Waiting

Have you been waiting for God to answer questions about your vocation or career? Have you applied for a big college scholarship and are trying hard to entrust the unknown...
The Transformational Power of Suffering - Blessed Is She

The Transformational Power of Suffering

Even though suffering is such a big part of all of our lives on this side of heaven, no one necessarily likes talking about suffering. As if we don’t talk about...
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Getting Out Of The Rocking Chair - Blessed Is She

Getting Out Of The Rocking Chair

“Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” That’s what my mom would gently remind me of as...
Saint Teresa of the Andes - Blessed Is She

Saint Teresa of the Andes

Both my family and my husband’s family have long-depended upon the intercession of ‘the Theresas.’ My dad and his siblings all attended Saint Thérèse grade school. My husband’s family lineage...