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Thorns + Kisses - Blessed Is She

Thorns + Kisses

There he hangs—pale figure pinned against the wood. God grant that I may love Him as a I really know I should. I draw a little closer to share that...
Forgive + Heal - Blessed Is She

Forgive + Heal

The Father’s love does not force itself on the beloved. Although he wants to heal us all of our inner darkness, we are still free to make our own choice...
Rejoice + Exult - Blessed Is She

Rejoice + Exult

Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; Exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. -Introit, Laetare Sunday Reflect Let the period of...
Purpose + Guidance - Blessed Is She

Purpose + Guidance

God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may...
Contentment + Repentance - Blessed Is She

Contentment + Repentance

To teach the grey earth like a child, To bid the heavens repent, I only ask from Fate the gift Of one man well content. Him will I find: though...
Breathe + Restore - Blessed Is She

Breathe + Restore

Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds. Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up...
Give + Sow - Blessed Is She

Give + Sow

Lord, teach me to be generous, To serve You as You deserve, To give and not to count the cost, To fight and not to head the wounds, To toil...
Open + Move - Blessed Is She

Open + Move

I have studied many times The marble which was chiseled for me-- A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor. In truth it pictures not my destination...
Trust + Acceptance - Blessed Is She

Trust + Acceptance

The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost Heart. This cross He now sends...
Growing + Changing - Blessed Is She

Growing + Changing

Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walk out to the pond and all the way God has given us such beautiful...
Satisfied + Redoubled - Blessed Is She

Satisfied + Redoubled

To consider God equally good in things that are petty and ordinary as in those that are great and uncommon is to have a faith that is not ordinary, but...
Bless + Visit - Blessed Is She

Bless + Visit

Instructions for Blessing the Home Using chalk, mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows: 20 + C + M + B + 18 While...