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Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Busy

Keeping our prayer routine when we are busy is especially important. Here are some Scripture verses to help us along.
Always in Season: The Invitation to Remain in Christ’s Peace

Always in Season: The Invitation to Remain in Christ’s Peace

While summer is winding down, may we continue growing in our relationship with the Lord, so we can live in Christ’s peace in every season of our lives.

Spring: Spiritual Significance and Bible Verses - Blessed Is She

Spring: Spiritual Significance and Bible Verses

On a late summer day, in the Italian hillside town of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI was speaking of springtime.  He was encouraging the ancient practice of lectio divina, which is...
Bible Verses To Pray In the Summer - Blessed Is She

Bible Verses To Pray In the Summer

The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth...
Bible Verses About Waiting - Blessed Is She

Bible Verses About Waiting

Have you been waiting for God to answer questions about your vocation or career? Have you applied for a big college scholarship and are trying hard to entrust the unknown...
Scripture Verses about the Attributes of God - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses about the Attributes of God

Jesus told us that He would send the Holy Spirit to remind us of all He said to us (see John 14:26). The Holy Spirit was sent to remind us....
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Stressed - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Stressed

Stress is a normal part of life. It can be difficult to manage it, but thankfully there are many verses from the Bible that offer guidance on how to deal...
40 Short Bible Verses to Memorize for Lent - Blessed Is She

40 Short Bible Verses to Memorize for Lent

Our annual season of fasting and repentance is days away. Many of us have yet to determine what we will do to foster a closer relationship with God during this...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Cold - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Cold

No matter where you live on the globe, winter brings with it a certain chill. For a time, this coolness can be calming and restful, inviting you to slow down,...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Grateful - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Grateful

As we approach the last month of 2020, we are also on the threshold of a new liturgical year. Yesterday, we celebrated the glorious Feast of Christ the King, which...
Saints + Bible Verses to Turn to When Struggling with Infertility - Blessed Is She

Saints + Bible Verses to Turn to When Struggling with Infertility

The intercession of the Saints is real and powerful. Throughout my struggle with secondary infertility I have found such comfort and hope in asking the Saints’ intercession. Spiritual Support During...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Disappointed - Blessed Is She

Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Disappointed

My son should be graduating from high school this week. Along with his friends and classmates, our firstborn should be donning a cap and gown so he can cross a...