Benedictus

A blessing isn’t always flashy, and it doesn’t have to come wrapped in comfort.

Maria Shriver has a huge social media presence, and she brings it all together on her website. In one of her posts, she writes: “Today, I am getting out of my head and into my heart. Why? Because my heart feels full. I feel grateful. I feel hopeful. I feel blessed.”

She’s not the only one. When Carrie Underwood wanted to release the song “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” friends and colleagues cautioned her about the dangers of releasing a religious song. Her career could suffer, they hinted. Underwood was completely surprised. “I grew up in Oklahoma. I always had a close relationship with God. I never thought it was risky in the least. If anything, I thought it was the safest thing I could do.” Of course, she’s right.

The late Whitney Houston was gifted with a voice that was rich, powerful and emotive. She was a singer with a wide range and incredible vocal control. She could belt out a tune and hold a high note until the cows came home. She...