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To Relish in Routine - Blessed Is She

To Relish in Routine

Their voices enter my room and I become a part of their conversation. My bedroom wall separates us, but I can hear each voice clearly and in turn. First, Mariusz...
Am I at Rest? // An Inventory of Peace - Blessed Is She

Am I at Rest? // An Inventory of Peace

It can be an elusive chase. We shift schedules, we say "no," we set boundaries, we buy the next product that makes promises. We all long for peace, and we...
Weekly Wallpaper // 345 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 345

You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives. // Luke...
Childlessness, Pound Cake, + Mother Culture - Blessed Is She

Childlessness, Pound Cake, + Mother Culture

A few summers ago I was in my poetry residency for the week. The instructor gave our class a writing assignment: produce a poem about food. That night, I sat...
Weekly Wallpaper // 344 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 344

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. // 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your...
Weekly Wallpaper // 343 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 343

But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook sins for the sake of repentance. // Wisdom 11:23 Let His word dwell in us...
My Foster Care Journey - Blessed Is She

My Foster Care Journey

“Think nothing else but that God ordains all, and where there is no love, put love, and you will draw out love.” This quote from Saint John of the Cross...
Praying Through Your Engagement - Blessed Is She

Praying Through Your Engagement

I couldn't believe it. Looking down at my shaking (and now sparkling!) left hand, then up at the face of my smiling best friend, I realized it really happened: I...
Weekly Wallpaper // 341 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 341

Stand up and go; your faith has saved you. // Luke 17:19 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers right here --->>>...
The 2022 Catholic Advent Devotional for Women - Blessed Is She

The 2022 Catholic Advent Devotional for Women

We know you're just starting to pour your PSLs and grab your flannel from the storage boxes, but can we direct your attention to the end of the year for...
Weekly Wallpaper // 340 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 340

Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us. // 2 Timothy 1:14 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F...
Weekly Wallpaper // 339 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 339

Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. // 1 Timothy 6:12 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E...