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November Prayers for the Holy Souls

November Prayers for the Holy Souls

From All Saints Day on November 1 until November 8, pray in a cemetery and gain a plenary indulgence for the holy souls in Purgatory.

Ten Saints Every Woman Should Know

Ten Saints Every Woman Should Know

This fall, get to know these ten female Saints who not only overcame difficult situations, but also allowed their sufferings to bring them deeper into holiness. 

Today’s Feast Day is for . . . a Building?

Today’s Feast Day is for . . . a Building?

Why do we remember the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on August 5? Because there, in every direction, you meet our Blessed Mother. It really is her church. 

The Tenacity of Saint Maria Goretti

The Tenacity of Saint Maria Goretti

Saint Maria Goretti has always been present in my life. Recently, she reminded me that the Saints take our friendship seriously, especially when we ask for their help.

Scripture Verses About Love

Scripture Verses About Love

As we approach Saint Valentine’s Day, let us spend time praying with Scriptures that focus on the love of God, that we may know without a doubt just how much He loves us.

Why the Saints are So Great?

Why the Saints are So Great

There are a few Saints who have been named “Great,” like Saint Gertrude the Great, whose feast we celebrate today. But aren’t all the Saints great? (The answer is of course, yes.)
Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Keeping our prayer routine when we are busy is especially important. Here are some Scripture verses to help us along.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross + Her Message to Women

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross + Her Message to Women

In her message to women, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross explains how love means to embrace an encounter with the Cross in some form. And an encounter with the Cross is an invitation to an encounter with Christ.
Ask For More - Blessed Is She

Ask For More

No matter where you are vocationally this Saint Valentine's Day, Jesus wants to spend it with you. So much so that this year, Ash Wednesday falls on the feast of...
BiS Reads // The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - Blessed Is She

BiS Reads // The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

I had been sensing for a while an invitation in prayer to slow down, especially after reading this blog post that struck a deep chord in my heart. I started...
God Loves A Paradox - Blessed Is She

God Loves A Paradox

God loves a paradox. The Trinity is three Persons in One God. The King of the World was born in a stable. “I am with you always,” Jesus tells His...
Listening To The Word of God - Blessed Is She

Listening To The Word of God

Saint Jerome, the great biblical scholar, is probably most well known for his quote “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome translated the Bible into the Latin Vulgate...