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Weekly Wallpaper // 120 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 120

"Then, overcome by joy, I cried, 'Jesus, my love. At last I have found my vocation. My vocation is love. In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will...
Flower Crown Tutorial for Saint Thérèse's Feast Day - Blessed Is She

Flower Crown Tutorial for Saint Thérèse's Feast Day

I vividly remember the day my mom handed me a book on St. Therese the Little Flower. As a professional reader at age 11, it did not take me long...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Celebrating Michaelmas - Blessed Is She

A Step-by-Step Guide to Celebrating Michaelmas

On the 29th of September the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels Rafael, Gabriel, and Michael. For centuries this holy day was called Michaelmas, the day the faithful went...
Reading the Lives of Our Sister Saints - Blessed Is She

Reading the Lives of Our Sister Saints

One of my favorite parts about being Catholic is the Communion of Saints. They remind me of ice cream flavors. Hang on, stick with me for a second here! There...
Weekly Wallpaper // 119 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 119

Our beautiful wallpaper this week is quoting 1 Timothy 6:11. Let us use this as a reminder for what we should always be pursuing: righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and...
Books to Walk With You: A Booklist for Your College Senior Year - Blessed Is She

Books to Walk With You: A Booklist for Your College Senior Year

I wish I could look back on my senior year of college without any regrets as this shining moment in my life where everything came together and it all made...
Weekly Wallpaper // 118 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 118

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us." Psalm 103:12 This beautiful wallpaper is from Tara of Frameworthy Designs. Download...
Which Saint? How to Pick Your Patron for the School Year - Blessed Is She

Which Saint? How to Pick Your Patron for the School Year

We are big fans of our guardian angels in my house. My kids ask their angels for help when they are faced with a big test at school or if...
Weekly Wallpaper // 117 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 117

"If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts." Psalm 95 How do you hear His voice today? Let us be open to what He has to say. Download...
Tips for the Catholic Woman's Transition to College - Blessed Is She

Tips for the Catholic Woman's Transition to College

In our generation of college aged people, practicing faith is not the norm and there is a societal pressure that, in a way, discourages faith in young people. At times...
A Prayer for Our Homeschooling Children - Blessed Is She

A Prayer for Our Homeschooling Children

As we begin our school year those of us who homeschool are looking for renewed spirits and a fresh attitude to guide our children's education. I hope this prayer helps...
Weekly Wallpaper // 116 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 116

"Your kindness is a greater goodness than life: my lips shall glorify You." God is so good to us and we have this beautiful wallpaper by MJ of Pars Caeli....