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The (Actual) Essentials of Holiness - Blessed Is She

The (Actual) Essentials of Holiness

“Go where you can love God best.” My spiritual director shared this advice at a Holy Hour for discerning women. The thought rankled me. Shouldn’t I go where I could...
Visiting Our Lady in Lourdes - Blessed Is She

Visiting Our Lady in Lourdes

I had the privilege and gift to co-lead a pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima a few years ago in honor of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions in Fatima. In...
Meet the Devout Life - Blessed Is She

Meet the Devout Life

Saint Francis de Sales' book The Introduction to the Devout Life made its way into my life early in my walk with the Lord. I found it on my brother’s...
Our Lady of Guadalupe's Miraculous Tilma - Blessed Is She

Our Lady of Guadalupe's Miraculous Tilma

"Sister. That was a mic-drop class." That's about as high of a compliment as it gets from middle schoolers. It was the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and we...
My Friendship with Blessed Miguel Pro - Blessed Is She

My Friendship with Blessed Miguel Pro

Blessed Miguel Pro is … overwhelming. There was a time in my life where he seemed to be everyone’s favorite Saint, except mine. I did all the things so he...