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Litany of Saints for Single People - Blessed Is She

Litany of Saints for Single People

In my former experience as a single woman within the Church, I often felt alone and misunderstood. Most articles I read and homilies I heard on the subject encouraged me...
Resources for Pornography Addiction - Blessed Is She

Resources for Pornography Addiction

Our culture is saturated with porn. Most of us have either suffered from addiction to porn or know someone who does (even if we aren't aware of it). Pornography is...
The Search is Over - Blessed Is She

The Search is Over

I was in my car when the 1985 song, “The Search is Over,” by Surrender came on the radio. I had not heard it in years, and for a moment...
Dating and Pornography Addiction - Blessed Is She

Dating and Pornography Addiction

One of the most blatant, destructive, and obvious evils attacking relationships today is pornography. In the United States alone, over 40 million people are sexually involved with the internet, meaning...
BIS Reviews: Evergreen - Blessed Is She

BIS Reviews: Evergreen

We at Blessed is She were given the awesome opportunity to preview a new feature film made by a Catholic indie filmmaker, Tanner Kalina. His movie, Evergreen, recently won several...
The Homeless and Your Dating Relationship - Blessed Is She

The Homeless and Your Dating Relationship

I was nervous as we pulled up to the apartment complex. My boyfriend got out of the car with me and we walked up to meet my friend, Roy. Roy...
How to Thrive After a Break Up - Blessed Is She

How to Thrive After a Break Up

Breaking up is never easy; it’s not supposed to be. Whether you’re the dumpee or the one breaking things off, both people experience pain. Navigating high emotions, memories, and questions...
Finding Joy (with Encouragement from the Saints) - Blessed Is She

Finding Joy (with Encouragement from the Saints)

We packed away our ornaments, stockings, and wreaths until next year. Both my fireplace mantel and my heart felt a little barer because of it. I don’t even live in...
The Five Love Languages - Blessed Is She

The Five Love Languages

Three Words: Happy Valentine’s Day! (You do know it's tomorrow, right?) Another three words: Five Love Languages The last set of three words: I love you. Pondering these sets of...
5 Ways to Know Yourself and Your Gifts Better - Blessed Is She

5 Ways to Know Yourself and Your Gifts Better

A year ago it hit me. I woke up in the realization that I was *finally* in a different place. It was like the fog had lifted and the clouds...
Continue SEEKing the Lord After the SEEK Conference - Blessed Is She

Continue SEEKing the Lord After the SEEK Conference

Indianapolis was cold, am I right? I mean, this California girl had to wear a scarf for a legit reason…I was freezing! But what kept me warm was not the...
How to Have a Fun and Holy New Year's Eve - Blessed Is She

How to Have a Fun and Holy New Year's Eve

One of my favorite times of the year is Christmas and New Year’s. The celebration of a new year is rich with hope and new possibilities. There is a sense...