"The soul is made of love and must ever strive to return to love. Therefore, it can never find rest nor happiness in other things. It must lose itself in love. By its very nature it must seek God, who is love."

-Mechthild of Magdeburg

Saint Albert the Great - Glorious Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange

Heaven, by Peter Kreeft at Integrated Catholic Life

Beef Bourguignon (Julia Child Recipe), by Karina at Cafe Delights 

7 Beautiful Ways to Help Young Children Deeply Love the Catholic Faith, by Harumi Suzuki at Church POP

Podcast: What ARE Truth, Beauty, and Goodness...and How Do I Find Them In Books?!, by Charity Hill at Bright Wings 

A Requiem for Relationships, by Gianna Garcia at Public Discourse

Bernini's Quarant’ Ore in the Vatican Pauline Chapel, by Elizabeth Lev at Sacred Architecture 

Steal This Look: A Compact Yet Organized Kitchen, by Alexa Hotz at Remodelista

How Julia Child Celebrated Thanksgiving — and Her Family Dog Almost Ruined It, by Julia Child at Food & Wine

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In the news: 2023 ‘Buy Catholic’ Christmas Gift Guide, by Katie Warner at NCR