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Saints to Turn to When You Can't Sleep - Blessed Is She

Some nights—and for a few of us, most nights—are restless and sleepless. Whether our lack of sleep is due to...

The Problem with Toxic Shame - Blessed Is She

In His goodness, God has turned the shame I carried all my life into His fame. He has made me...

Marian Apparitions from Around the World - Blessed Is She

While hanging on the Cross and obtaining our salvation, our gracious Lord made the effort to turn our attention toward...

Catholic Prayers for New Beginnings - Blessed Is She

As the academic year comes to a close, it can feel like we are on the cusp of something new,...

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To Mother and to Grieve - Blessed Is She

My husband and I were only four months into our marriage when we suffered our first miscarriage. We had so...

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Stressed - Blessed Is She

Stress is a normal part of life. It can be difficult to manage it, but thankfully there are many verses...

Go Ahead, Take the Time for Talking - Blessed Is She

Coffee and conversation: both blessings to behold. Together, they can create community. I recall such good conversations over coffee in...

Your Year of the Living Water - Blessed Is She

Have you ever heard of a rule of life? It’s a rhythm that sets the tone and pace of your...

Meet Him at the Well - Blessed Is She

I tossed and turned in bed, feeling awfully discouraged and a bit numb. Intellectually, I knew the Lord was there,...

An Ananias Spirit (+ Why Ministry Needs It) - Blessed Is She

There are certain biblical characters who, without great detail and explanation of their lives, have captivated me through the written...

A Tale of Two Planners

We are called to steward our lives well, and regardless of the personality God gave us, that involves some level...

Scripture Verses about Resurrection - Blessed Is She

The Easter story hinges on one detail: the Resurrection. Without resurrection, Easter is business as usual... yesterday’s news. The story...

My Spiritual Father, My Priest - Blessed Is She

My own earthly father (whom I love very much) was, out of his own brokenness, ill-equipped to be a spiritual...

Hope, Anyway - Blessed Is She

I’m a big fan of Spiderman and all the Spiderman movies. I love the action, the characters, the morals, and...

How Traditions Shift as a Family Grows - Blessed Is She

By definition, traditions are handed-down customs, beliefs, and practices. Often, they are created, shaped, and passed down within a family,...

Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus - Blessed Is She

As we near the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally known as Passiontide, we consider even more the profound sufferings...

5 Common Mistakes in Discernment (and How to Avoid Them) - Blessed Is She

I was in Adoration on retreat at age 16, tears running down my face while I asked Jesus if I...