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Top Ten Tips from Saint Paul - Blessed Is She

Top Ten Tips from Saint Paul

Saint Paul gave the Colossians some very helpful advice in our reading today. As you get ready for your day, dear sister, follow these top ten tips from our wise...
September 09, 2021
God Is My Home - Blessed Is She

God Is My Home

I recognized his familiar gait as he limped over to our van and grabbed a bottle of water, pressing it to his forehead, hopeful that it would offer some reprieve...
September 08, 2021
By the Power of the Cross - Blessed Is She

By the Power of the Cross

“My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and nailing You to the cross by my sin . . . .” I finished my Act of Contrition, and...
September 07, 2021
The Reluctant Gift of Suffering and Burnt Pizza - Blessed Is She

The Reluctant Gift of Suffering and Burnt Pizza

"I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake" (Colossians 1:24). I carefully moved the covers off my burning feet. "Remove the plastic BEFORE you put the pizza in the oven,"...
September 06, 2021
Moving Past Like Mother Teresa - Blessed Is She

Moving Past Like Mother Teresa

The day was gorgeous! Blue skies were adorned with fluffy clouds and a gentle breeze. As my husband and I walked along the sunny nature trail, I smiled at the...
September 05, 2021
Sing With Me - Blessed Is She

Sing With Me

How do you reconcile your past with your present? I’ve asked this of myself and a few friends over the years because as much as I’m not the under-age drinking,...
September 04, 2021
Goodness Surpassing Understanding - Blessed Is She

Goodness Surpassing Understanding

I often try to barter with Jesus when it comes to change. I know He wants to change my heart, transform my life, and pour out His grace into every...
September 03, 2021
Deep Water - Blessed Is She

Deep Water

Sunlight trickled through the flowered curtain as the steam from our teacups curled toward the ceiling. She narrowed the corners of her eyes, which always meant she was about to...
September 02, 2021
The Word Resides in You - Blessed Is She

The Word Resides in You

The last two summers our parish has been blessed by the presence of a visiting priest from Chicago, Illinois. His homilies exude deep interior reflection with the gentleness of a...
September 01, 2021
What Have You to Do with Us? - Blessed Is She

What Have You to Do with Us?

My head was bent in shame as I named my sin aloud to the priest, tears streaming down my cheeks. I was on a retreat in my Senior year of...
August 31, 2021
The More We Love - Blessed Is She

The More We Love

The sparse hospice room was lit with filtered light, and the hall was empty. There was only the sound of the shallow breath of my loved one laying near, his...
August 30, 2021
Losing Him in the Crowd - Blessed Is She

Losing Him in the Crowd

It feels like standing in a thick cloud of woodsmoke. I gasp and choke, trying to find air but there’s not enough oxygen. My heart races, my thoughts become mixed...
August 29, 2021