BIS Reads: Theology of Home
There is something magnetic and enchanting about old Italian families who for generations have produced wine, cheese, or olive oil. Whatever the endeavor, current members speak with pride of the...
Why the Modern Catholic Needs Flannery O’Connor
In the twenty-first century, Flannery O’Connor seems to have more of a presence in Catholic conversation, though she’s been a prominent figure in the American literary canon for quite some...
On the History of the Living Rosary
My relationship with praying the Rosary has been off and on for the past ten years. Returning home from Marian pilgrimage sites, for a time I would earnestly pray the...
Better Together: On the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
In the way that only the Holy Spirit can work, St. Vincent de Paul has been tailing me for a long time. In eighth grade, long before I had ever...
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...
You're Invited: An 8-Part Series on Fruitful Sisterhood
Here at Blessed is She, we believe in sisterhood so firmly that it's at the very heart of the ministry. You see it in our hashtag (#bissisterhood), all over our...
A Letter to the First-Time College Student
Dear First-Time College Student (words I wish I had heard at the dawn of my college experience), I am so excited to hear that you are headed to college soon....
Let's Talk about NFP: Here's What Needs to Change
What if I told you we all have to change our mindsets and the narratives we believe when it comes to NFP? What if I told you we’ve all been...
Ordered vs. Organized
There is a difference between living a life that is organized and living a life that is ordered. Plenty of people strive to live an...
How to Start a Young Adult Group
Something I left with after attending Franciscan University of Steubenville was a great love for community and the understanding of its importance. I experienced profound healing, joy, and mirth from...
Drive By Prayer
The end of last summer for us was marked by a miscarriage and topped off with sick kids, so feelings of weakness and despair were frequent. A friend had invited...
Embracing Imperfect Hosting
Summer and community go hand in hand. Whether it's neighborhood block parties, Fourth of July cookouts, feast day celebrations with other Catholic families, or coffee with friends, some of the...
