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Clever Catholic Names for Pets - Blessed Is She

Clever Catholic Names for Pets

After the creation of the world, God gave to Adam the notable task of naming the animals. Typically, the right of naming is reserved for the creator of said thing,...
Saint Maria Goretti // Witness to Reconciliation - Blessed Is She

Saint Maria Goretti // Witness to Reconciliation

Many years ago, my dad was going through his father’s desk and showed me a precious, antique Christmas card. Attached to the card was a relic of Saint Maria Goretti....
The Virtue of Patriotism: Are We in the Arena? - Blessed Is She

The Virtue of Patriotism: Are We in the Arena?

I am in second grade. I breathe in the crisp, fall air and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with my classmates: "...one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice...
Weekly Wallpaper // 327 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 327

Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand...
5 Blessed is She Products for the College Gal - Blessed Is She

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...
Weekly Wallpaper // 326 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 326

And to another he said, “Follow me.” // Luke 9:59 Let His word dwell in us richly, sisters. Download your F R E E wallpapers right here --->>> Phone wallpaper...
Letter to Married Couples in the Year of the Family - Blessed Is She

Letter to Married Couples in the Year of the Family

Amoris Laetitia. The joy of love. This is the title of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation which focuses on the love within the family. Just over a year ago, on the...
4 Saints Who Were Encouraged to Have Abortions - Blessed Is She

4 Saints Who Were Encouraged to Have Abortions

The discovery of a new pregnancy is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a woman. At the same time, it can also be incredibly fear-inducing. After...
Texans Cheerleader Tryouts and Total Surrender - Blessed Is She

Texans Cheerleader Tryouts and Total Surrender

I often get asked how I reconciled my dance career to my Faith. I simply say that, at the time, I didn’t. Like many young girls, I was put into...
Practical Decoration Ideas for a Prayer Room at Home - Blessed Is She

Practical Decoration Ideas for a Prayer Room at Home

Anywhere can be a place of prayer. We can have a solemn and meaningful time with God wherever we may be. It need not be an elaborate space, as long...
Weekly Wallpaper // 325 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 325

I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. // John 6:51 Let His word dwell in us richly,...
Favored by the Father - Blessed Is She

Favored by the Father

Last summer, I had an opportunity for renewal for three weeks away from mission. My time of retreat and renewal overlapped with one of my very first spiritual directors. In...