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Ten Saints Every Woman Should Know

Ten Saints Every Woman Should Know

This fall, get to know these ten female Saints who not only overcame difficult situations, but also allowed their sufferings to bring them deeper into holiness. 

Gaining Sixty Pounds: Three Lessons I Learned About True Beauty

Gaining Sixty Pounds: Three Lessons I Learned About True Beauty

When you choose to see your inherent worth in God’s eyes, you will begin to contemplate the height, length, width, and breadth of His mindfulness of every fiber of your being.

BIS Reads // Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity

BIS Reads // Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity

Espoused to Christ inspires women to consider and embrace the sacred path of consecrated virginity.

End-of-Summer Checklists for College-bound Catholic Women and Those Who Walk Beside Them

Checklists for College-bound Women and Those Who Support Them

As young women head off to college, here are two checklists: one for them and one for those who love and support them.

From Overwhelmed to Open-Handed: What the Litany of Humility Taught Me About Surrendering My Schedule to God

From Overwhelmed to Open-Handed: What the Litany of Humility Taught Me About Surrendering My Schedule to God

More than just a calendar, this planner is a spiritual companion. It helps you not only keep track of life, but also stay rooted in what matters most: your relationship with Jesus and your Catholic faith.

Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

Blessed and Broken: The Sacramentality of a Woman’s Cycle

The words “this is my Body . . . given up for you” hold relevance for every woman, in a manner written into our very bodily rhythms.

No Matter the Season: How the BIS Planner Serves Catholic Women

No Matter the Season: How the BIS Planner Serves Catholic Women

Whether you are a college student, working single gal, or a stay-at-home mom, the Blessed Is She planner is the right fit for you.

The Weekly Visit: Like the Visitation, But Every Week

The Weekly Visit: Like the Visitation, But Every Week

Each week in the Blessed Is She Member Community, join us for The Weekly Visit, a short live gathering about Scripture, reflection, prayer, and presence. We hope to see you Tuesdays at 1pm ET.

Fashioned to Protect: Ribs and the Mystery of Woman

Fashioned to Protect: Ribs and the Mystery of Woman

Woman, formed from a rib, has great power over the opposite sex. But is called, instead, to quietly guard the heart of her man. He, in turn, will guard her, fight for her, in the best way he can.

The Hidden Power of Spiritual Motherhood

The Hidden Power of Spiritual Motherhood

Through the example of Mary and the Saints, women discover that spiritual motherhood is not an abstract concept but a transformative grace that brings others closer to Christ.

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Conférencières catholiques | Béni soit-elle les membres de l'équipe

Lorsqu'il s'agit de planifier un événement, une conférence ou une soirée paroissiale pour les femmes catholiques, il y a tellement de détails à gérer et de décisions à prendre. Au...
Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

Up and Down Emmitsburg, Maryland: A Spiritual Journey

On the Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, travel the mountains and valleys of Maryland where she lived and worked and grew in holiness—all out of love for God.