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I Used to Think I Was Bad at Prayer
Learning to Offer God My Attention Again
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A Gentle Fresh Start | This Week’s Gospel Reflection
Re-committing to good habits, followed by this Sunday’s Gospel reflection and discussion questions
Jan 12
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One Year Without Instagram (And What I See Now)
Last fall, I wrote about my growing discomfort with Instagram. Last January, I made it official. I didn’t dramatically delete my account while clutching…
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Prepping for Sunday: New Gospel Content Launching Today
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10 Habits of Catholic Women Who Thrive at Every Age
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How to Pray the St. Andrew Novena
Nov 24, 2024
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Messy, Beautiful: Thoughts After 25 Years of Homeschooling
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Thriving in the Wild: 10 Catholic Girl Habits That Just Work
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A Gentle Fresh Start | This Week’s Gospel Reflection
Re-committing to good habits, followed by this Sunday’s Gospel reflection and discussion questions
Jan 12
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Prepping for Sunday: New Gospel Content Launching Today
Welcome to the new newsletter format!
Jan 5
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🕊️ Gentle DOCILITY: learning to follow God’s quiet promptings
a prayer practice, a listening experiment, and a plan to move from control to trust
Nov 24, 2025
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🌷 The Beauty of FAITHFULNESS: how steadfast hearts change the world
spiritual baking, focus on the Eucharist, and a holy hack to declutter your spiritual life
Nov 17, 2025
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🌻 Growing in CONSTANCY: blooming where God has planted you
a mother's prayers, a song of hope, and what St. Charles teaches us
Nov 10, 2025
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I Used to Think I Was Bad at Prayer
Learning to Offer God My Attention Again
Jan 14
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Danielle Bean
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One Year Without Instagram (And What I See Now)
Last fall, I wrote about my growing discomfort with Instagram. Last January, I made it official. I didn’t dramatically delete my account while clutching…
Jan 7
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"So we're square"
a mini Advent lesson about prayer and grace
Dec 16, 2025
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The Truth About Indulgences (and 3 Simple Ways to Receive One)
Get yourself some grace!
Oct 17, 2025
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Every Hail Mary Matters
Finding My Way Back to the Daily Rosary
Oct 2, 2025
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For You: Making Room for Quiet Joy
As Christmas draws near, take a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and listen.
Dec 22, 2025
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Danielle Bean
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Finding God in the Waiting
Listen now | Advent invites us into a kind of waiting that isn’t empty, but holy.
Dec 16, 2025
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Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender
Listen now | sharing our recent reflection
Dec 9, 2025
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[REPLAY] Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender
Advent Prayer Session 1
Dec 4, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025
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Finding Peace Beyond Perfectionism
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Sep 19, 2025
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🌸 You don’t have to do it all perfectly.
Reminder! Girlfriends Live is happening tomorrow
Sep 17, 2025
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🌿 Peace Over Perfection — Live with Girlfriends
Next Thursday evening, I’m hosting our first Girlfriends Live of the season, and you’re invited!
Sep 10, 2025
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[REPLAY] From Discouragement to Hope
Faith + Mental Health with Dr. Mario Sacasa
Apr 17, 2025
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Hope is closer than you think.
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Apr 13, 2025
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30 Days to a Stronger Prayer Life: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Daily Prayer
My newest book is now available!
Apr 8, 2025
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You Are Enough
Every one of us is made in the image and likeness of God. We are unique, we are worthy of love, and we are called to greatness. In this world, though…
Jan 16, 2025
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Momnipotent
In Momnipotent, Danielle Bean provides much-needed encouragement to all women. Momnipotent validates the dignity and importance of motherhood by helping…
Jul 16, 2024
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Giving Thanks and Letting Go
In Giving Thanks and Letting Go, bestselling Catholic author Danielle Bean ponders her emptying nest and overflowing heart as she encourages you to join…
Jul 16, 2024
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Manual for Women
Manual for Women is for women who seek to grow closer to Christ and his Blessed Mother, for women who seek to discover or rediscover what it means to be…
Jul 16, 2024
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A Quiet Joy for the Last Days of Advent
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Before Christmas... Come Pray With Us
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Launching in 2026: New Content for Girlfriends Weekly
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Feeling Rushed? This is for you.
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