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#BISsisterhood Link-Up // MISSION - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // MISSION

Today we are talking about MISSION. We are all called by Christ to be missionaries, carrying His word near and far, through our actions and by our words. How is...
If God Wills It - Blessed Is She

If God Wills It

People often ask when I decided to become a campus missionary. My call, actually, came to me on an overseas mission trip. As I crossed the muddy waters from the...
My Domestic Mission - Blessed Is She

My Domestic Mission

I am a missionary. Yet, I have never been on a mission. I live out my mission each day in my home. Missionary work calls us to give of ourselves...
I Chose Life. And His Name is Lexington Anthony. - Blessed Is She

I Chose Life. And His Name is Lexington Anthony.

At 23, I was bartending, serving at my favorite restaurant, working two other jobs and finishing up college. At 23 I was going going going all the time- and it...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // EUCHARIST - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // EUCHARIST

Today we are talking about the EUCHARIST. The Eucharist is "the source and summit of our salvation." What a wonderful gift we have of God truly dwelling among us! Share...
Joyfully Indebted to Mercy - Blessed Is She

Joyfully Indebted to Mercy

Eight years ago, I gave birth to my first child. More than anything, I wanted to be the perfect mother that my little son deserved, but I was also completely...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // RESURRECTION - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // RESURRECTION

Today we are talking about RESURRECTION. He is risen! Alleluia! What joy we should experience realizing that Christ has conquered death! You can find the themes for every week here....
The Third Day - Blessed Is She

The Third Day

About seven months ago, I jotted three short lines in my prayer journal: O Creator and Organizer May I break myself down before You To be rebuilt as I am...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // THE CROSS - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // THE CROSS

Today we are talking about THE CROSS. "So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is...
Good Friday // Feel the Nails - Blessed Is She

Good Friday // Feel the Nails

Good Friday...the day that started it all...our salvation and our great hope that one day we will be with Christ again in Heaven. How odd is it that every Good...
#BISsisterhood Link-Up // OBEDIENCE - Blessed Is She

#BISsisterhood Link-Up // OBEDIENCE

Today we are talking about OBEDIENCE. "I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done unto me according to your word." Mary's unwavering obedience to God in carrying...
Hang In There - Blessed Is She

Hang In There

In 2012, if you began preparing for Total Consecration on Ash Wednesday, you would end up making your consecration on the feast of the Annunciation. In 2012, I had never...