Sometimes all it takes is a simple beginning again. We invite you, sister, to turn your gaze to Jesus and let Him light your path, one step at a time.
Advent can feel like a long, slow reaching toward something we cannot yet name. Then Christmas arrives and the world turns the page. What if instead of rushing on, we learned to hold the graces Advent gave us a little longer? The quiet lessons of waiting, the small practices of prayer, and the gentle intimacy of Mary’s example can be carried forward into the new year in practical, accessible ways.
Simple practices that sustain prayer
Prayer does not have to be complicated. Some of the most fruitful habits are refreshingly small.
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Blessed is She exists for any woman who wants to radically follow Jesus through a vibrantly Catholic life every single day. We create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person. We invite you into this community, no matter where you are on your walk with Christ.You belong here.
What are the seven sacraments… and why do they matter so much for our life with God?
In this video, Steph Salinas walks us through the beauty, meaning, and lived reality of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and how they root us in God’s grace, strengthen us for the journey, and draw us into deeper union with Christ and His Church.
Steph shares from her years as a Director of Religious Education, witnessing countless young people and families encounter Jesus through the sacraments. From Baptism to Matrimony, she reflects on what we see—water, oil, vows, laying on of hands—and the invisible grace that’s truly taking place beneath it all.Whether you’re preparing to receive a sacrament, guiding someone else, or rediscovering the beauty of your own, this teaching will help you see the sacraments not as rituals… but as God’s outpouring of love.
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Advent invites us into a simple but radical question: where is God, and where am I? In the rush of holiday prep, work, relationships, and the background noise of modern life, the practice of being present with God often feels impossible. Yet the present moment is exactly where healing, courage, and peace meet us.
There is a kind of love that unsettles because it is so generous. When we truly begin to trust that God loves us — not occasionally, not conditionally, but scandalously — everything changes. That trust becomes an anchor: we begin to repeat, believe, and live the small truth, everything's going to be okay. That is not a platitude. It is a spiritual posture that reshapes how we meet loss, fear, and uncertainty.
The scandalous love that says, "Everything's going to be okay"
Practical takeaways to practice the sacred present
You are here with God. We are not alone.
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Discover what a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God can look like.
In this episode, Jenna and Beth sit down for a deeply honest, tender conversation about prayer, healing, and the quiet work God is doing beneath the surface of our lives. They reflect on a powerful line from the Advent devotional—“Even if you’re safely in the sheepfold, there are little strongholds we’re still fiercely and foolishly protecting”—and unpack what it looks like to surrender the “small sins we secretly love,” the habits of vigilance, fear, gossip, and self-protection we don’t always realize we’re holding onto.
Together, they explore:
- How God heals us in ways we don’t expect—and often far more gently than we imagine
- The difference between striving for holiness and simply receiving love
- Mary’s role as a tender, present mother who teaches us divine simplicity, patience, and trust
- Why healing often comes through “paper cuts,” not dramatic moments
- How surrender, Eucharist, and prayer slowly rewire old blueprints in our hearts
This episode is full of laughter, vulnerability, rich imagery from prayer, and deep reassurance for anyone longing to grow, be purified, or simply rest in God’s care this Advent season. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin healing, felt frustrated by the waiting, or desired a deeper relationship with Jesus through Mary, this conversation is for you.✨ Take a deep breath. You don’t have to do anything. He’s already at work.
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We’re all waiting for something: answers, breakthrough, clarity, or a change in our lives. But what if God is already at work in the waiting? In this episode of The Gathering Place, Jenna and Beth dive into the difficulty, beauty, and purpose of waiting, sharing how the Lord is moving even when it feels like nothing is happening.
Tune in to be encouraged that every season of waiting has meaning, and in the end, it will all be worth it. 💛
If the weight of waiting has ever felt crushing…if your desires feel delayed…if your suffering feels like, “Lord, I can’t do this anymore”, this episode is for you.In this first week of Advent, we talk honestly about the ache of longing and the places in our lives that feel heavy. But we also talk about the God who meets us there, who gives us grace for the long haul, who replaces our faint, weary hearts with “long-lasting batteries,” and who teaches us to hope again.We explore:
Advent isn’t about striving. It’s about letting ourselves be carried, like a leaf on the river of God’s grace, toward the heart of the Father, toward the eternity we long for, and toward the desires He Himself placed within us.So if you’re longing… aching… hoping… or simply tired, come sit with us. There are graces available in this Advent, in this moment, that have never been available before.We’re so glad you’re here. 💛Come, Lord Jesus.
In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Father Matt Lowry joins Blessed is She to dive into what Scripture means in the life of a Catholic, how we’re invited to pray with the Word, and why the Bible is at the heart of the Church.Whether you’re new to reading Scripture or looking to deepen your prayer, this conversation will help you understand how the Bible is meant to shape, guide, and transform us.
Check out our first episode of this season, all about Advent and so much more!
When life doesn’t go as planned, it’s easy to feel tired or discouraged. But God’s mercy always meets us with a new beginning. This week, Beth and Steph are talking about what it means to grow in holy resilience - to keep showing up, trusting, and trying again with the strength that comes from Him. Let’s talk about how to persevere with grace, hope, and faith when things get hard.
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How often do we say “I’ll pray for you” (and mean it), but don’t always follow through? This week, Beth and Steph are talking about the real power behind intercessory prayer and how offering up our joys, sufferings, and everyday moments can truly move hearts and change lives. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about loving others through prayer and trusting that God is working, even when we can’t see it.
Questions to reflect on:
Who is someone the Lord is inviting you to intentionally pray for this week?
When was the last time you saw God move through your prayer (or someone else’s)?
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What does it really mean to be Catholic?Fr. Matt Lowry walks us through the Nicene Creed and the four marks of the Church — one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic — in a way that’s both simple and profound.His reflection invites us to see not just what we profess, but who we belong to: a Church united in love, holiness, and truth. 🌿#BlessedIsShe #CatholicFaith #NiceneCreedNew here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBSCRIBE to our free daily devotions: https://blessedisshe.net/subscribe/Check our our FREE RESOURCES for you: https://blessedisshe.net/free-resources/Catholic Resources + How To Guides: https://blessedisshe.net/catholic-resources-how-to-guides/Download our FREE study guide: https://blessedisshe.net/study-guide/Find out more: https://blessedisshe.net/about/Check out our Shop: https://blessedisshe.net/shopShop our Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessedissheBlessed is She exists for any woman who wants to radically follow Jesus through a vibrantly Catholic life every single day. We create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person. We invite you into this community, no matter where you are on your walk with Christ.You belong here.
Beth Davis shares how her relationship with Jesus has deepened over the years — from growing up in the Church to discovering the beauty of prayer and the Holy Spirit in a whole new way.As she opens her heart, we hope you see your own story in hers and feel the gentle invitation to go deeper with God. 💛#BlessedIsShe #CatholicWomen #FaithJourneyNew here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBSCRIBE to our free daily devotions: https://blessedisshe.net/subscribe/Check our our FREE RESOURCES for you: https://blessedisshe.net/free-resources/Catholic Resources + How To Guides: https://blessedisshe.net/catholic-resources-how-to-guides/Download our FREE study guide: https://blessedisshe.net/study-guide/Find out more: https://blessedisshe.net/about/Check out our Shop: https://blessedisshe.net/shopShop our Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessedissheBlessed is She exists for any woman who wants to radically follow Jesus through a vibrantly Catholic life every single day. We create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person. We invite you into this community, no matter where you are on your walk with Christ.You belong here.
We live in a world that tells us to hustle harder, do more, be better. But Jesus offers a different way - not striving, but abiding.
In this week’s Weekly Visit, Beth and Jenna will unpack what it means to:
Live from connection, not performance
Choose relationship with Jesus over spiritual burnout
Recognize when we’ve slipped into striving and how to return to rest
Abide in His love in the midst of real-life responsibilities
If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying faith on your own strength… this is your reminder:
Abiding is not passive, it’s powerful.
Come rest, receive, and reconnect with Jesus.
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The Bible study may be wrapped, but the journey is far from over.
Now that we’ve spent weeks abiding in His love through the Gospel of John, how do we keep going? How do we stay rooted in the Word when real life gets busy, distracting, or downright chaotic?
In this week’s Weekly Visit, Beth and Steph will dive into:
What it really looks like to build (and keep) a daily rhythm in Scripture
Practical ways to stay in the Word even when motivation fades
How to move from “I should read my Bible” to “I want to be with Him”
Encouragement for when you’ve fallen out of the habit (again!)
This isn’t about shame or perfection; it’s about hunger, endurance, and grace.
If you’re craving consistency with Jesus, this conversation is for you.
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In the final part of Abide in His Love, we enter the hardest (and holiest) chapters of John’s Gospel.
John 18–21 takes us through betrayal, denial, suffering, death… and then, astonishingly, restoration and resurrection. It’s the story of a Savior who steps into pain; not to avoid it, but to redeem it.
Together with Beth and Steph, we’ll uncover:
How Jesus meets us in our darkest moments
Why even failure (like Peter’s) can become a doorway to mission
The hope embedded in every wound surrendered to Christ
The promise that pain is never the end of the story
If you’ve felt weary, wounded, or waiting for redemption... this session is for you.
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We’re back for the next chapter of our journey through the Gospel of John!
In Part Five of Abide in His Love, we’ll dive into John 14–17 — some of the most intimate, powerful words Jesus ever spoke. These are His final teachings to the disciples before His Passion… and they’re meant for us, too.
What does it really mean to remain in Christ?
How do we bear lasting fruit in our everyday lives?
What does Jesus tell us about the Holy Spirit, obedience, and friendship with God?
Join Jenna and Steph for a live Bible study as we unpack Jesus’ Farewell Discourse and High Priestly Prayer, learning together how to stay rooted in love, prayer, and purpose.
Grab your Bible, invite a friend, and let’s abide in Him.
Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part IV
Jesus tells us He is the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep.
This week, we’ll lean into the humility and trust required to follow His voice. We’ll rest in the truth that He knows us by name, cares for us tenderly, and leads us safely where we need to go.
Join us next Tuesday for Part 5 at 1pmET on our YouTube channel!
Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part III
Sometimes God is at work in ways we cannot yet see.
In this session, we’ll dive into the story of the man born blind and discover how Jesus brings sight, faith, and clarity in His timing. Together, we’ll find encouragement for those seasons when His hand feels hidden but His presence is near.
John 7-9 will be covered.
Join us Tuesdays at 1pm LIVE on YouTube as we journey through The Gospel of John together virtually.
Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part II
In John’s Gospel, we encounter seekers like Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman—people who came to Jesus with doubts, curiosity, and honest questions.
This week, we’ll explore John 4-6 and what it means to bring our questions to Christ and how He meets us with truth, patience, and love.
Join us next Tuesday at 1pm ET on YouTube for Part III!
The world feels heavy right now. There is heartache and pain and suffering, and, with that, a renewed searching. There is a people searching for answers, for clarity, for truth, for hope.
People are hungry. They're hungry for hope. They're hungry to believe. They're hungry for a life worth living for. They're hungry for a love worth dying for.
They may not know it yet, but they're hungry for Jesus.
And it's our time to tell the world about Him. It's our time to reignite the missionary heart that is within each one of us by way of His Holy Spirit. It's our time to set the world on fire with the love of Jesus, the truth of His life, death, and resurrection, the power of a love that poured out to save the world from death forever.
Not all of us are called to be missionaries in foreign countries or to speak from stages (although thanks be to God for the ones who are), but all of us can bring the love of Jesus to the people right in front of us. At the grocery store. At school pickup. Around the dinner table. Online. At work. Right where we are.