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Dissecting Our Emotions and Looking for the Truth - Blessed Is She

Dissecting Our Emotions and Looking for the Truth

In a reporting class I took in college, if a student’s article had any factual errors, the instructor automatically took 50 points off their grade. It didn’t matter how insignificant...
St. Teresa of Avila: Mystic & Reformer - Blessed Is She

St. Teresa of Avila: Mystic & Reformer

A mystic and reformer. St. Teresa of Avila’s heart, mind, and soul were absorbed in all that is Divine and she longed to be with her Spouse, Christ, in Heaven....
Calm + Constant - Blessed Is She

Calm + Constant

Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give...
Weekly Wallpaper // 148 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 148

Then come, follow me. // Mark 10:21 This week's beautiful wallpapers are from Erica of Be a Heart as our SO important reminder of who to follow. Remember, you get...
The Art of Being Present: Five Lessons From the Eucharist

The Art of Being Present: Five Lessons From the Eucharist

The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist teaches us how to practice the art of being present in our own lives.

10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal - Blessed Is She

10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal

When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply...
Fall in Love with Catholic Books this Autumn (Plus Ideas for Kids!) - Blessed Is She

Fall in Love with Catholic Books this Autumn (Plus Ideas for Kids!)

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I welcome its familiar comforts: rustic colors, crunching leaves, savory soups, and cozy layers. The season of autumn also signals a fresh start,...
Weekly Wallpaper // 147 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 147

The two shall become one flesh. // Mark 10:8 This week's beautiful wallpaper is from Joe of PAL Campaign. He explains the design, "The chief artistic direction behind this was...
Rose + Face - Blessed Is She

Rose + Face

My dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a...
How to Cultivate the Practice of Praying the Rosary Daily - Blessed Is She

How to Cultivate the Practice of Praying the Rosary Daily

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I am far from perfect at praying the Rosary daily. I put my worldly obligations and my messy kitchen and Instagram...
St. Francis of Assisi and the God of Creation - Blessed Is She

St. Francis of Assisi and the God of Creation

Today marks the much-celebrated feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Without him, our churches would be void of Crèches at Christmastime and our animal companions would go unblessed (for starters)....
Weekly Wallpaper // 146 - Blessed Is She

Weekly Wallpaper // 146

Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe [in me] to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he...