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What If It's Wonderful? - Blessed Is She

What If It's Wonderful?

If there’s one virtue I struggle with, it would be hope. In part because of my melancholic nature, my inner pendulum swings more toward pessimism.  I see the difficulties before...
BiS Reads // Women Made New - Blessed Is She

BiS Reads // Women Made New

Does anyone remember the books in the series Chicken Soup for the Soul? I’m probably dating myself here but I often binge read the Chicken Soup for the Soul books...
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The Remarkable Story of Sister Claire Crockett - Blessed Is She

The Remarkable Story of Sister Claire Crockett

Our “yes” to the Lord changes our lives forever. And what God has planned for us is greater and more beautiful than we could ever imagine. This truth convicted my...
A Spiritual Superbloom - Blessed Is She

A Spiritual Superbloom

“Come back to me with all your heart. Don’t let fear keep us apart.”  The famous Christian hymn “Hosea (Come Back to Me)” always touched my heart in many ways....
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Wisdom From Our Mothers - Blessed Is She

Wisdom From Our Mothers

Growing up with a mom who loved being a wife and a mother was a blessing and a privilege. Most of everything I know comes from this amazing, unselfish woman...
Mothering Us To The Homeland - Blessed Is She

Mothering Us To The Homeland

Blessed Mother. Our Lady. Stella Maris. Theotokos. Mama Mary. Our Lady of Victories.  Each of these are just a few of many different titles for the mother of our Lord. ...
Saint Damien of Molokai - Blessed Is She

Saint Damien of Molokai

Leprosy has a long history in Scripture and beyond. If you are familiar with the story of Jesus’ encounter with the leper (Luke 5:12-16), or the story of the ten...
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Childlike Faith - Blessed Is She

Childlike Faith

We are at Saturday evening vigil Mass, outside our normal routine so we can accommodate some rare Sunday morning plans. Despite a heavy plying with snacks before church, both kids...
Ten Things to Know about St. James the Lesser - Blessed Is She

Ten Things to Know about St. James the Lesser

An understanding of the ancient role of discipleship is somewhat unknown in the modern world. Disciples were majorly important to the Jewish faith and culture. Their objective was to imitate...