Prayer Isn't a Blueprint, It's a Relationship // Week 3 of Advent 💜 The Gathering Place with Blessed Is She

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.

Get your Advent devotional right here: https://blessedisshe.net/pages/advent