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Gaining Sixty Pounds: Three Lessons I Learned About True Beauty

Gaining Sixty Pounds: Three Lessons I Learned About True Beauty

When you choose to see your inherent worth in God’s eyes, you will begin to contemplate the height, length, width, and breadth of His mindfulness of every fiber of your being.

Saint Mary Magdalene: Called by Name

Saint Mary Magdalene: Called by Name

Can you imagine how sweet it must have been for Saint Mary Magdalene to hear her beloved Lord call her by name on Easter morning? On her feast day, let us recognize the voice of our Savior calling us by name, too.

Saint Kateri’s Legacy: How Shame Does Not Have to Scar Us

Saint Kateri’s Legacy: How Shame Does Not Have to Scar Us

On her feast day, we hear how Saint Kateri Tekakwitha teaches us that our scars cannot take away our worth and beauty in Christ.

Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

The words “this is my Body . . . given up for you” hold relevance for every woman, in a manner written into our very bodily rhythms.

Fashioned to Protect: Ribs and the Mystery of Woman

Fashioned to Protect: Ribs and the Mystery of Woman

Woman, formed from a rib, has great power over the opposite sex. But is called, instead, to quietly guard the heart of her man. He, in turn, will guard her, fight for her, in the best way he can.

Weekly Wallpaper // 264 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 264

From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. // Matthew 17:5 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let...
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Weekly Wallpaper // 259

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. // Mark 1:7-8 Love this print from...
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Weekly Wallpaper // 258

You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. // Mark 1:11 Love this print from Jazmin De Guzman from today's readings. Let His word dwell in us...
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Weekly Wallpaper // 257

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. // Isaiah 60:1 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let...
Weekly Wallpaper // 251 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 251

For all of you are children of the light... // 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters....
Weekly Wallpaper // 249 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 249

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. // Matthew 5:12 Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let His word dwell in us...
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Weekly Wallpaper // 245

God's mercy upon them is extraordinary. // Saint Faustina Love this beautiful print from Leah of Fearfully Made. Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Remember, Members, you get...