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In My Father's House - Blessed Is She

In My Father's House

“Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”// Luke 2:49 Today we are invited into the mystery of familial love on this beautiful Feast of the...
December 26, 2021
He Was Born For You - Blessed Is She

He Was Born For You

“So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.” // Luke 2:16 (from the Mass at Dawn) I tiptoe up the stairs...
December 25, 2021
What About Protector? - Blessed Is She

What About Protector?

“I will give you rest from all your enemies.” // 2 Samuel 7:11 Earlier this year, I attended the Blessed is She Fly retreat in Phoenix, and we were asked...
December 24, 2021
Should I Keep Quiet or Speak Up? - Blessed Is She

Should I Keep Quiet or Speak Up?

His mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.” // Luke 1:60 For much of my late teenage years and early twenties, I was not very good at...
December 23, 2021
They Are Mine - Blessed Is She

They Are Mine

"As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Now...
December 22, 2021
Wanting Too Little - Blessed Is She

Wanting Too Little

"Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste . . . where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth." // Luke 1:39-40...
December 21, 2021
The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign - Blessed Is She

The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign

"Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!" // Isaiah 7:11 “Ahaz, he’s an idiot!” Father...
December 20, 2021
Go in Haste with Chicken Pot Pie - Blessed Is She

Go in Haste with Chicken Pot Pie

"Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth." // Luke 1:39 She...
December 19, 2021
Speak to My Heart - Blessed Is She

Speak to My Heart

“She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” // Matthew 1:21 A few Christmases ago, at Christmas...
December 18, 2021
This Is Your Moment - Blessed Is She

This Is Your Moment

"Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah." // Matthew 1:17...
December 17, 2021
Step Out of Shame, Step into Freedom - Blessed Is She

Step Out of Shame, Step into Freedom

“Fear not, you shall not be put to shame; you need not blush, for you shall not be disgraced.” // Isaiah 54:4 For many years, I carried deep shame from...
December 16, 2021
Show Me the Truth, Don't Tell Me It - Blessed Is She

Show Me the Truth, Don't Tell Me It

"Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" At that time Jesus cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted...
December 15, 2021