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Hearing and Seeking God in Silence - Blessed Is She

Hearing and Seeking God in Silence

The ringing in my ears started a few years ago while I was gardening. It was constant for many months; now I only hear it a few times a week....
June 12, 2020
Fight for Mercy, Fight for Goodness - Blessed Is She

Fight for Mercy, Fight for Goodness

"Fight for her," my spiritual director said over the phone. I'd just shared with him one of the ways I knew the Lord was teaching me about mercy. Compassion. Love....
June 11, 2020
From Little Tyrant to Little Lamb - Blessed Is She

From Little Tyrant to Little Lamb

In today's First Reading, Old Testament image of the Israeli prophets of Baal hopping around and slashing themselves until they were covered in blood is so ridiculous it’s laughable. But,...
June 10, 2020
He Wants Me and I Want Him - Blessed Is She

He Wants Me and I Want Him

The familiar feel of the Host was cool on my tongue. Entering me physically and spiritually, I was completely filled with His love for me. Tears filled my eyes as...
June 09, 2020
He Stays Awake for You - Blessed Is She

He Stays Awake for You

A chill mist hung in the air as I lay sprawled on the damp ground. My eyelids grew heavy, my head even heavier, nodding clumsily under the weight of my...
June 08, 2020
How Many Times Do You Think About Them? - Blessed Is She

How Many Times Do You Think About Them?

As I open my eyes each morning letting the milky light come through my curtains pull me awake: do I think of the Most Holy Trinity? As I cook and...
June 07, 2020
Praising God with Music - Blessed Is She

Praising God with Music

"I could never do that," I said, amazed at hearing the most beautiful sounds and melodies as my new roommate played and plucked the strings of her gorgeous instrument. "Sure...
June 06, 2020
It Was Never Just About Me and Jesus - Blessed Is She

It Was Never Just About Me and Jesus

The night I met Jesus, it was love at first sight. He called, I followed, and my life was forever changed. Even in those early days of discovery and growth,...
June 05, 2020
My Pursuit of Him - Blessed Is She

My Pursuit of Him

Praying used to come easily for me. I’d find a quiet nook or a shady tree and sit right down to hash out the longings of my heart with Christ....
June 04, 2020
You Share Yours, I Share Mine - Blessed Is She

You Share Yours, I Share Mine

“I don’t really believe in God,” my friend explained, “I believe in a higher power who is watching over us.” We continued to walk down the main street of our...
June 03, 2020
Are You Obsessed or Surrendered? - Blessed Is She

Are You Obsessed or Surrendered?

When I was pregnant with my first child, the doctor told me that the hardest part of the entire process was going to be giving up control. I laughed it...
June 02, 2020
Have You Entrusted All to Mary? - Blessed Is She

Have You Entrusted All to Mary?

Three years ago a woman with whom I shared a few mutual friends told me she and her husband were thinking of joining a group for married couples and she...
June 01, 2020