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Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Quarantine - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Quarantine

Three weeks ago, life felt normal. We went to work and school. We were in usual routines of running errands, cooking meals, praying with our Lenten devotional, and meeting friends...
Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Anxiety - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Anxiety

Disclaimer: This post is not intended to undermine the reality of clinical anxiety. As someone who has personally benefited from both counseling and medicinal help when battling anxiety, please know...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Missing Someone

Sometimes, we’re the one that stays behind. Sometimes, we’re the one that leaves. Maybe we’re the one who remains while our loved one moves on. Or maybe we’re the one...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Mad at God - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Mad at God

There’s a scene in the 90s flick Mrs. Doubtfire that has always broken my heart. Miranda (played by Sally Fields) is having a heart-to-heart with Mrs. Doubtfire, who is actually...
10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal - Blessed Is She

10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal

When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply...