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Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

Entering Holy Week With Our Lady of Sorrows

With Mary as our guide and Mother, let us walk along with her and stand beside her as we approach these final days of Lent.

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

Nine Saints to Meet in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of nine Black Saints and their stories that are worth knowing.

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 Christmas Angels: How Their Message Uplifts Those Facing Holiday Hardship

The Christmas Angels: How Their Message Uplifts Those Facing Holiday Hardship

The appearances of the angels during the Christmas season are great evidence that no matter what we are going through, God sees us and is sending us heavenly aid.
A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

A Messy Advent Can Be a Holy One

What happens when Advent isn't as perfect as expected? We can turn to our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph to guide us to the Christ Child.

BIS Reviews // The Hidden Life

BIS Reviews // The Hidden Life

In the movie, The Hidden Life, learn about the simple life of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter and his heroic suffering during World War II, which led to his beatification in 2007.

New Wine // The 2023 Lent Devotional for Catholic Women - Blessed Is She

Vin nouveau // La dévotion du Carême 2023 pour les femmes catholiques

Pendant ce mois plus froid, il peut être difficile d'imaginer des jours dans le désert. Mais essayez-le. Le carême sera ici avant que nous le sachions; et en Carême, nous...