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God Is Always Greater - Blessed Is She

God Is Always Greater

“Something greater" is a phrase we hear twice in today’s Gospel. (Matthew 12:38-42) And it leapt out at me because, even though I sometimes feel like a rookie at this...
July 23, 2018
Peaceful Pastures - Blessed Is She

Peaceful Pastures

In the Word this week, there is a rhythmic repetition of certain imagery: the pastures and meadows where we dwell safely in the care of the Lord, His protection and...
July 22, 2018
Cannot Help But to Help - Blessed Is She

Cannot Help But to Help

Recently several of my kids and I went on a trip to the zoo with a large group of people. Kids were everywhere and people smiled and said hello. There...
July 21, 2018
Hope for the Heartbroken - Blessed Is She

Hope for the Heartbroken

It was over. It should have been over a long time ago but only now, after months of disappointments and acquiescence, was I ready to admit it. As I folded...
July 20, 2018
It's All About Relationship - Blessed Is She

It's All About Relationship

My best friend and I have a very deep friendship. We've been there for each other through some really hard stuff. We do our best to show up to celebrate...
July 19, 2018
Crawling into His Lap - Blessed Is She

Crawling into His Lap

The other day my son snapped a nail file of mine, and then I snapped at him. Unlike my other son who would quickly yell something back, this boy retreated....
July 18, 2018
Proclaim the Gospel with Your Life - Blessed Is She

Proclaim the Gospel with Your Life

“'But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.’” (Matthew 11:24) Yikes. Do y’all remember what happened...
July 17, 2018
The Sword at Home - Blessed Is She

The Sword at Home

Today’s Gospel reading is a tough one, and I think it’s tough because we all desperately long for peace in our families. The Christian life, so rooted in community, calls...
July 16, 2018
Totally Underprepared - Blessed Is She

Totally Underprepared

One of the first activities we did with our son's Cub Scout group this year was to go on a hike, and part of that day was teaching the boys...
July 15, 2018
Valuing Life of the Soul - Blessed Is She

Valuing Life of the Soul

How many times a day do I think about what I need to get done, what I need to buy, what I need to eat, compared to how many times...
July 14, 2018
Virtuous Zoo - Blessed Is She

Virtuous Zoo

Today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 10:16-23) makes it pretty clear that following Christ doesn’t come without its share of conflict and persecutions. I mean, it mentions wolves right off—that can't be...
July 13, 2018
See Your Face - Blessed Is She

See Your Face

I stood quietly before God the Father in prayer. In my holy imagination, no one else was there; it was just the two of us. Slowly and gently, everything I...
July 12, 2018