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“Live Holy the Present Moment” // Why I Love St. Gianna’s Advice - Blessed Is She

“Live Holy the Present Moment” // Why I Love St. Gianna’s Advice

Saint Gianna is one of my favorite Saints. The pediatrician, wife, and mother knew well what modern life entails, balancing work and prayer in the mid-20th century—and she did it...
7 Ways to Support a Friend Navigating Family Addiction - Blessed Is She

7 Ways to Support a Friend Navigating Family Addiction

I was leaving a meeting one night when someone new pulled me aside to ask a question: “My friend’s daughter has gotten herself into some trouble because of alcohol. How...
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...
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...
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...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // What I Wish I Would Have Known - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // What I Wish I Would Have Known

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Surprises - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Surprises

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Consecrated Life - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Consecrated Life

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...
Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Being Someone's Calling - Blessed Is She

Blessed Chats: Vocational Discernment // Being Someone's Calling

Welcome to our Blessed Chats series! Each month, we will dedicate an entire week of blog posts to a topic that affects many of us. These conversations often come up...