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On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

On the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Katharine Drexel. She is the second American-born Saint and known for her heroic generosity.

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of nine Black Saints and their stories that are worth knowing.

Twenty-five Ideas for Keeping Your Home Cozy This Winter

Twenty-five Ideas for Keeping Your Home Cozy This Winter

To encourage a restful, restorative season, here are twenty-five ways to get cozy in these first, wintry months of 2025.
On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas, learn about this generous saint and how his example is the perfect model as we prepare for Christmas.
November: Gratitude and Recipes

November: Gratitude and Recipes

Recipes shared among friends are nourishing for the body and soul.
A Season of Hope, A Year of Hope

A Season of Hope, a Year of Hope

As we enter into the season of hope, Advent, let us anticipate the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to bear hope in this world.
On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke, we explore the unique distinctions among the four Gospel writers.
How a Relationship with Mary Blesses Women in All Seasons of Life

How a Relationship with Mary Blesses Women in All Seasons of Life

No matter what season we find ourselves, God in His wisdom gave us Mary, who meets us where we are with the love of a mother.

BiS Reads // Wounded Healer - Blessed Is She

BiS Reads // Wounded Healer

You likely don’t need any reminders that May is jam-packed with celebrations and events, ranging from milestones like graduations and the end of the school year to Memorial Day,  Mental...
The Patron Saint of the Birdbath - Blessed Is She

The Patron Saint of the Birdbath

I just about coughed out my coffee while chatting with a friend and lifelong Franciscan when I heard her casually mention how one-dimensional Saint Francis of Assisi had become—reduced to...
Female Doctors of the Church - Blessed Is She

Female Doctors of the Church

If you are like me, occasions like International Women’s Month bring to mind a vast number of women and the work they are about in the world: religious Sisters, moms,...
Entering Into Lent With the Shepherd and the Lamb - Blessed Is She

Entering Into Lent With the Shepherd and the Lamb

Here in Denver, the National Western Stock Show is a big annual event and has been happening  since 1906. It begins with an iconic parade of Longhorns through the streets...