"Hail, bright star of ocean, God's own Mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest."

-Ave Maris Stella

Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Glorious Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City

Why Do We Celebrate the Immaculate Conception?, at The Basilica of the National Shrine

Rubens' "Elevation", by Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing 

How Safe Is Your Password, by Tyler Durden at Zero Hedge 

Justice Thomas, Dobbs v. Jackson, and My Foster Son, by Kristin Meyer at Aleteia

Steal This Look: A Bright and Modern Kids' Bedroom/Bathroom, by Alexa Hotz at Remodelista

This Advent, Find Time for Silence, by Fr. Ed Broom at Catholic Exchange

13 Savory Pie Recipes that Are Perfect for Chilly Winter Nights, by Samantha Leffler at Real Simple

Democrats Scrap Plan to Draft Women, at Catholic Vote