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Septuagesima: A Short Season That Prepares Us for Lent

Septuagesima: A Short Season That Prepares Us for Lent

A good Lent doesn't just happen. Explore practical ways to prepare for Lent, including the observance of Septuagesima.

Let Us Console the Heart of Jesus Under the Olive Tree

Let Us Console the Heart of Jesus Under the Olive Tree

This Lent, as Jesus enters into His Passion, Blessed Is She invites you to meet Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, where it all began. We want to journey with you through our new Lent devotional, Under the Olive Tree, which is now available.
The Holy Name of Jesus: A Name Foretold

The Holy Name of Jesus: A Name Foretold

During the month of January, which is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, let us speak His name with love and reverence, ever more aware of the power, sweetness, and beauty that it holds.
Two Helpful Tips for Praying the Rosary With Greater Devotion

Two Helpful Tips for Praying the Rosary With Greater Devotion

On the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, here are two helpful tips for praying the Rosary that will keep this prayer alive in our hearts.

Christmas Octave: Simple and Intentional Liturgical Living

Christmas Octave: Simple and Intentional Liturgical Living

Christmas Day is just the beginning. Here is a list of simple ways to celebrate the birth of Christ throughout the entire Christmas Octave.

Join Us This Advent for Hope-filled Prayer and a Virtual Gathering

Join Us This Advent for Hope-filled Prayer and a Virtual Gathering

This December, join us for a special Advent gathering, where we will pray together and celebrate our sisterhood.
Why the Saints are So Great?

Why the Saints are So Great

There are a few Saints who have been named “Great,” like Saint Gertrude the Great, whose feast we celebrate today. But aren’t all the Saints great? (The answer is of course, yes.)
Embracing Advent: Five Steps to a Fruitful Celebration

Embracing Advent: Five Steps to a Fruitful Celebration

As the season of Advent approaches, many of us find ourselves caught between the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas and the spiritual significance of this time of year....
Grow Closer to God with Divine Intimacy

Grow Closer to God with Divine Intimacy

Grow closer to the Lord with Divine Intimacy, a prayer book that follows the liturgical calendar.
A Season of Hope, A Year of Hope

A Season of Hope, a Year of Hope

As we enter into the season of hope, Advent, let us anticipate the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to bear hope in this world.
On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke

On the Feast of Saint Luke, we explore the unique distinctions among the four Gospel writers.
Enter Advent with A Thrill of Hope

Enter Advent with A Thrill of Hope

This Advent, Blessed Is She would like to walk with you in hope through our new Advent devotional, A Thrill of Hope.