Planning a Catholic Wedding
“It’s not just about the wedding, it’s about the sacrament.” Truth abounds in these words, and if you’re engaged, you’ve probably spoken them yourself. It’s a grounding thought; peaceful, reassuring,...
What's a Girl to Do When Dating a Non-Catholic
In fifth grade, I met my future husband. We met through a mutual friend. I went to public school with our friend, who lived a few doors down from Bob....
Dating a Non-Catholic
I was a little boy-crazy back in high school. I had an endless series of crushes. I dated. I flirted. I broke some hearts and I had my heart broken....
The Blessed is She Mission: Unwavering Even in Change
In June of 2014, I was at a loss when I looked around and searched for a women's Catholic community. I knew so many incredible Protestant ones -- women's communities...
When We're Carrying A Cross Not Meant for Us
This morning I was reflecting on one of the Blessed Is She daily devotions that spoke about the Cross and seeing it as more than a decorative fixture in our...
Weekly Wallpaper // 100
It's our 100th free wallpaper download! Today we have the verse from Saint Francis de Sales from the On The Way: The Road to Pentecost. "When you have received him,...
Divine Mercy Taught Me How to Forgive
One of the things that has always most struck me about Christianity is how often there are very simple, yet powerful truths I can so easily overlook or avoid. You...
Why Self-Care is Important for Christians
In the online world, women frequently come across talk about the importance of self-care. We are often told that, in order to function properly, we need to set aside time...
Weekly Wallpaper // 99
We are the Easter people and alleluia is our song. Download this free Easter wallpaper below for your phone and desktop. This lettering by Erica is from our Easter journal...
The Glory of the Bells
We sat in complete darkness listening to the Old Testament readings, one after another revealing the prophecy of the Messiah. My husband stood, flashlight in hand, and walked up to...
Spiritual Darkness
As a child, I used to wonder why we called Good Friday good. As I get older and grow more and more in love with God, days like those of...
Miscarriage and My Holy Week Journey
It was Holy Week 2012. I was grieving a child I would never get to hold, and whose face I would never get to see. Holy Week 2011 I had...
