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How to Pray the Litany of Humility - Blessed Is She

How to Pray the Litany of Humility

No one reaches the kingdom of Heaven except through humility. -St. Augustine   When I think of the holiest people I know, “humble” is one of the first words I’d...
Weekly Wallpaper // 192 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 192

Thus were the paths of those on earth made straight, and people learned what pleases you, and were saved by Wisdom. // Wisdom 9:18 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from...
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...
Ways to Pray While Carpooling/Commuting - Blessed Is She

Ways to Pray While Carpooling/Commuting

I live in Southern California which means I deal with traffic all the time. To make matters even more fun, I work in Los Angeles, but live in Orange County,...
The Dignity of Human Work - Blessed Is She

The Dignity of Human Work

Everyone works. Animals work, humans work. But freedom can only be found in the work of a human because through it we become who we are meant to be. Human...
Weekly Wallpaper // 191 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 191

A bountiful rain you showered down, O God, upon your inheritance. // Psalm 68:9 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from Sarah Ann Design from today's readings. Let His word dwell...
Liturgical Living Ideas for the Fall - Blessed Is She

Liturgical Living Ideas for the Fall

Fall is right around the corner! And I don’t know about you, but the beginning of the autumn season reminds me of a “mini” new year. Of course, it feels...
Remember This When Life Doesn't Go as Planned - Blessed Is She

Remember This When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

My summer was going to be perfect. I landed an amazing summer job involving the great outdoors and working with kids—two of my favorite things. I was going to be...
Sts. Monica and Augustine: Lessons from a Famous Mother-Son Duo in the Church - Blessed Is She

Saints Monica and Augustine: Lessons from a Famous Mother-Son Duo in the Church

As I have grown in my faith, I have made close spiritual friendships with a wide variety of saints. Like many of you, I have my favorite spiritual besties who...
Weekly Wallpaper // 190 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 190

So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed. // Hebrews 12:12-13 Download these...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone

Sometimes, we’re the one that stays behind. Sometimes, we’re the one that leaves. Maybe we’re the one who remains while our loved one moves on. Or maybe we’re the one...
How to Forgive (for Real) - Blessed Is She

How to Forgive (for Real)

There are multiple things I wish to impart to my children. I’m sure this is true of any mother. Primarily, my heart desires for each of them to personally know...