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Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 6 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 6

In today's devotion, Patty Hubbard writes about her beautiful, personal relationship with the Holy Spirit: "How do we begin to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit? We ask....
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 5 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 5

The Catholic Church encourages all believers to have a special relationship with Mary, Mother of God, the first disciple. Today, spend time in prayer with Mary -- in the Rosary,...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 4 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 4

Over the last few days, I've been asking myself (and you): What can I do to start 2017 refreshed and grounded? What can I do to foster my relationship with...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 3 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 3

As we grow together as a prayer community, we also will each grow individually as we create space within ourselves for quiet prayer. In this time of year, as we...
Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 2 - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge 2017: Day 2

As Catholics, we have a unique opportunity to seek peace and grace in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Henri Nouwen writes, "This [sacrament] calls us to let go of old hurts...
Prayer Pledge for 2017 (it's time) - Blessed Is She

Prayer Pledge for 2017 (it's time)

We pledge that for the first part of the year 2017, we will pray daily together as a sisterhood. Whether it be reading the daily devotions (subscribe here), prayer journaling,...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 29 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 29

So many people love St. Therese and her Little Way. Her zeal and holiness continue to inspire women in all vocations, reminding us that our smallness can be a tool...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 27 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 27

Colleen Mitchell has a very personal relationship with Franciscan spirituality. Her post today, originally posted on her blog, reflects on the honest, humble reality of living close to God in...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 26 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 26

People have loved St. Ignatius of Loyola and his distinctive spirituality for hundreds of years. Bobbi Rol shared her nightly version with us earlier this month, and today, Patty Hubbard...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 25 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 25

Today is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Take the opportunity to reflect on where you need to seek conversion in your own life and heart. There is...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 24 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 24

Today, we want to hear what devotions are most important to you! This month, our writers have shared some of their favorite ways to connect with the Lord, whether through...
projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 23 - Blessed Is She

projectblessed Prayer Pledge Day 23

Elizabeth Foss originally wrote this post for her blog almost ten years ago, but the lessons and graces of the Rosary are timeless. A few months ago, a friend suggested...