Unlocking the Beauty of Prayer through Catholic Mentorship
Introducing The Well Catholic Mentorship: A Transformative Journey One of Blessed is She's core values is sisterhood, which is deeper than just being casual friends, but women who long to...
Saint Ambrose // Walking with God in the Garden
If you hear the two words “church father” you might be thinking of an ancient, white-haired man who probably did some good things for the church a long, long time...
How to Host a Favorite Things Gift Exchange
Gift giving is an important part of the Christmas season. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts began. But even on that first Christmas, wise...
Am I at Rest? // An Inventory of Peace
It can be an elusive chase. We shift schedules, we say "no," we set boundaries, we buy the next product that makes promises. We all long for peace, and we...
Pursuing Peace // No More Excuses
My mind has a tendency to wander. I float between writing notes on my phone, post-it notes, my Blessed is She planner, and the notepad on the kitchen counter. I...
The Cure for Comparison
Comparison is like a thief that comes in the middle of the night to steal your joy. Whenever we compare ourselves to another person we basically allow the thief in...
5 Blessed is She Products for the College Gal
In the first few years of my college experience, I’ve learned so much about navigating school, community, and commitments. One of the most helpful things during this process has been...
Best Books about the Theology of the Body
When I hear the words “Theology of the Body” (TOB) I think almost instantly of Pope Saint John Paul II as well as people who have devoted their lives to...
How to Bring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit into Hard Conversations
I walked along the edge of the water, approaching the park bench with trepidation. The sun reflected off the lake and covered the top of the water in bright bursts...
Peter + Paul: Saintly Polar Opposites
A few years ago, a colleague at work asked, "Why does the Catholic Church spend so much money on expensive cathedrals when half of the world suffers in poverty?" I...
6 Ways to Prepare a Quiet Advent NOW
Every year around around this time, I long to slow down, create space, quiet my heart, and find rest. Perhaps I am weary from the toll of this chaotic world....
What to Do When You Struggle to Forgive
"Forgiveness is letting the prisoner go free, only to know the prisoner is me" is an adage that could not be truer in Corrie ten Boom’s life. In her book,...
