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BIS Reads: Be Brave in the Scared - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads: Be Brave in the Scared

If there’s one word I’d use to describe Mary Lenaburg’s writing, it would be “free.” In her social media presence, in her devotions, she is authentic, honest, unafraid of the...
The Female Doctors of the Church - Blessed Is She

The Female Doctors of the Church

As I was writing this post, I told my husband what I was researching: how one becomes a Doctor of the Church, which Saints are considered Doctors of the Church,...
The Experience of Mother's Day without Children - Blessed Is She

The Experience of Mother's Day without Children

As I look at my May calendar, I wonder what type of gift I should get my mom for Mother’s Day. Maybe a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or...
Transitioning from College: Tips + Encouragement - Blessed Is She

Transitioning from College: Tips + Encouragement

Congratulations! You graduated from college! All the studying, cramming, stressing, writing and test taking is over! You’ve worn the cap and gown, and you listened to the famous commencement speaker....
A Litany for Female Friendships - Blessed Is She

A Litany for Female Friendships

I was scrolling through social media and came across a meme that read: Your circle should want you to win. Your circle should clap the loudest when you have good...
Why We Go and Tell - Blessed Is She

Why We Go and Tell

The Easter season is here, sisters! After a long, beautiful, difficult, redemptive Lent and profound Triduum, we have arrived at the celebration of the pinnacle of our Faith: the Resurrection...
Embracing the Millennial Catholic Mission - Blessed Is She

Embracing the Millennial Catholic Mission

It’s no secret that fewer and fewer millennials attend Mass and identify as practicing Catholics. To some, this may seem like a crisis. To others, this may seem like a...
Lighten Up, Christian Soldier - Blessed Is She

Lighten Up, Christian Soldier

“It was really good to see you out there dancing,” my friend told me with a gentle smile. We’d been at a party a few nights before and in a...
What's Next After Advent and Lent? - Blessed Is She

What's Next After Advent and Lent?

If you have enjoyed walking through Lent or Advent with the thousands of other women doing the Blessed is She liturgical journals, you may be wondering what's next. How can...
Remembering Your Journey: A Practical Way to Strengthen Your Faith and Encourage Others - Blessed Is She

Remembering Your Journey: A Practical Way to Strengthen Your Faith and Encourage Others

Have you ever thought about your testimony? Have you sat down to reflect and remember what rivers and valleys—even mountains—you’ve crossed with God? If you’re clear on your “story”, have...
5 New Titles for Your Catholic Bookshelf - Blessed Is She

5 New Titles for Your Catholic Bookshelf

I’m a huge historical fiction fan. I have loved to read my entire life and always seem to have a stack of to-be-read books on my nightstand. Sound familiar? And...
How to Fully Celebrate Easter - Blessed Is She

How to Fully Celebrate Easter

Easter is coming soon, and many of us are deep into praying through our Lent devotional. You might be wondering what's next once Lent ends and Easter gloriously arrives. After...