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Weekly Wallpaper // 275 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 275

I will put my spirit in you that you may live... // Ezekiel 37:14 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Remember, Members, you get this for free! Log...
Pentecost: The Exclamation Point - Blessed Is She

Pentecost: The Exclamation Point

Recently my daughter and I attended a retreat for those preparing for Confirmation. In retreat fashion, the group was in the church basement acting out a skit from the scene...
BIS Reads: Worthy of Wearing - Blessed Is She

BIS Reads: Worthy of Wearing

“What does worthy of wearing mean to you? Almost five years ago, my friend-via-Instagram, Nicole Caruso, posed this question. It was the first time I recall hearing the phrase “worthy...
The Small Step to a Radical Prayer Life - Blessed Is She

The Small Step to a Radical Prayer Life

I was talking to a very wise priest about some things I had tried (and failed) to attempt to expand faith in my Catholic high school. He told me that...
Weekly Wallpaper // 274 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 274

And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere. // Mark 16:20 Love this print from Mariana Pimiento of Big Apple Catholic. Let His word dwell in us richly,...
Biblical Affirmations - Blessed Is She

Biblical Affirmations

What if we viewed ourselves the way God does? One therapeutic technique often used is known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the premise is this: our thoughts shape our...
Saint Damien of Molokai // His Heart for Missions - Blessed Is She

Saint Damien of Molokai // His Heart for Missions

White sand beaches, towering sea cliffs, coral reefs, and vacation destination. This might be how some would describe Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth largest island. But one-hundred and fifty years ago, it...
Weekly Wallpaper // 273 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 273

No on has great love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. // John 15:13 Love this beautiful print from Carolyn of Brass & Mint Co. Let...
A Spiritual Packing List for Summer Travel - Blessed Is She

A Spiritual Packing List for Summer Travel

Summer is just around the corner. Many of us are already making plans to go camping, head to the beach, or take an adventurous road trip. No matter where we...
Stubbornness and Your Family - Blessed Is She

Stubbornness and Your Family

"I know you hate math, honey, but you still have to do it. Don't give up; be stubborn and get it done." Those words left my mouth a week before...
Holy Hour Two Ways - Blessed Is She

Holy Hour Two Ways

As a mom of young children, I long thought a regular Holy Hour was something for another season of life. I imagined it would be at least a few more...
Weekly Wallpaper // 272 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 272

Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. // 1 John 3:18 Love this print from Tisa Muico from today's readings. Let His word...