The Dignity of Human Work
Everyone works. Animals work, humans work. But freedom can only be found in the work of a human because through it we become who we are meant to be. Human...
Remember This When Life Doesn't Go as Planned
My summer was going to be perfect. I landed an amazing summer job involving the great outdoors and working with kids—two of my favorite things. I was going to be...
How to Forgive (for Real)
There are multiple things I wish to impart to my children. I’m sure this is true of any mother. Primarily, my heart desires for each of them to personally know...
Using Negative Feelings in Discernment
The word "discernment" is like the word "vocation." We hear it and immediately think of the priesthood or religious life. We think discernment is something specific and set apart. We...
When You're Feeling Unseen
As people, we want to be seen. We want to see how many “likes” we can get on Facebook. We want to have more followers on Instagram and the longest...
The BIS Lent Journal + Prison Ministry
This year during Lent, the founder of Blessed is She, Jenna Guizar, donated some of our Lent Journals to a local prison ministry who serves women in the local prison....
Staying Reliant on God in a Culture of Independence
Everywhere I turn, I’m reminded that my ultimate autonomy is crucial to my success as a female in 2019. I need to be an independent woman who doesn’t need a...
The Feminine Genius in Art
On a rainy May afternoon I ducked out of the drizzle through the double glass doors of the Mistlin Art Gallery in the city’s historic downtown to join an intimate...
Why Women Aren't a Distraction
The other day, I heard something deeply disquieting. At first, it just made me wrinkle my nose and think, Huh, that doesn’t sound right. However, the more it settled onto...
Using the Blessed is She Academic Year Planner
I remember when my mom bought me my very first planner. I was in the 6th grade, and since I was going to have to keep track of homework for...
To The Women With Big Hearts On Mission
It feels like the worst thing ever to have a heart that feels a lot. Particularly in high school, there were times that I would see leaders in the Church...
Drive By Prayer
The end of last summer for us was marked by a miscarriage and topped off with sick kids, so feelings of weakness and despair were frequent. A friend had invited...
