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Jun 2024
25m 18s

What's the Deal with Mary & Her Virtues?...

BLESSED IS SHE
About this episode

Home, a Blessed Conversations Catholic study on the Virtues of Mary, will serve as a guide and touchpoint for you as you spend time in Mary’s home. Just as a mother might pass on a beloved family tradition to her daughters, Mary shares the recipe for growing in virtue with us. 

Join Beth Davis and Olivia Spears to hear about the birth of this beautiful new Catholic study for women from Blessed is She.

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