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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.

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 385

Monthly Wallpaper from Blessed is She // 385

This month in our BIS Member Community we're talking all about MISSION. What does mission mean for us and why does it matter? Join us for our weekly Q&As live...
New Year, New Word, New Saint

New Year, New Word, New Saint

Discover how to prayerfully adopt a Saint for the year and listen for the word God has for you ... and why you should!
Christmas Lights + Daughterhood: The Theology of Disney’s Tangled

Christmas Lights + Daughterhood: The Theology of Disney’s Tangled

The significance of the little illuminations that appear everywhere each December and the significance of the movie Tangled do converge, because they originate in the same truth. It is all held in the reality of Christmas.
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.

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.
Three Gifts from Mary, Unwrapped During Advent

Three Gifts from Mary, Unwrapped During Advent

Mary gifted me with three lessons that continue to guide me through the darkness and light, the joys and sorrows, of life. May they be a source of strength and inspiration for you, too.

Hoping Even When We Feel Weary

Hoping Even When We Feel Weary

Embracing the Virtue of Hope Advent is truly a season of hope. For those of you enjoying the Advent devotional from Blessed is She, you know that this season brings...
O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

O Antiphons: A Special Way to Pray During the Last Week of Advent

Looking for a way to renew your prayer this last week of Advent? Meet the O Antiphons!
Praying Through the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

Praying Through the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

Are you overwhelmed this holiday season? Try one of our eleven tips to help you keep praying in the midst of your hectic holiday schedule.
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.

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas

On the Feast of Saint Nicholas, learn about this generous saint and how his example is the perfect model as we prepare for Christmas.