Emily creates showstopper structural mantel arrangements for the season, and today she is breaking it down step-by-step on our blog. Plus, a mother of six reacts to the DINK videos, 50+ Christmas cookies, and meet the Holy Child Program aiding children in the West Bank.

In our collection today, read the fascinating story of the priest who changed Hollywood. Plus, a smart and paint-free way to transform dated cabinets, the FBI report targeting Catholics, and Denise is back on our blog with the powerful story of Jacob and Esau who go up on the Jesse Tree this Sunday. Enjoy!

Today the Jesse Tree ornament is of Abraham and Denise writes on our blog beautifully of the surrender and faith we glean from him and how it relates our lives. Plus, another great Advent meditation from Fr. Magat's book is on our blog today, powerful prayers to say to St. Nick, and the best European cities to visit in winter.

On our blog today, Denise has a beautiful essay on Noah and how we are all in a way seemingly building an ark in a desert. Plus, Noelle writes on a pro-abortion popular women's fashion line, restored music composed by prisoners at Auschwitz, and another lovely meditation for Advent from Fr. Magat on our blog. And more!

Today we share the second of four excerpts on our blog with wonderful mediations for Advent. Also, don't miss Emily's Advent walnut-sage pesto braided bread recipe, an excellent and deep podcast from Helen Roy about a new novel centered around the tension between home and work, and how not to be a grinch about Christmas lights. Enjoy!

Welcome to the new liturgical year! This week we will be sharing on our blog an excerpt each day from a wonderful book by Fr. Jerome Magat with simple, direct, and practical meditations on each day's Mass readings. Also we are sharing daily Advent Chesterton quotes from the book Winter Fire! We hope it will help enrich your Advent! Plus, a budget attic conversion, navigating a mixed-faith marriage, and a layered and elegant London flat. Enjoy!

Advent starts Sunday and Denise has a lovely reflection on the meaning and method of the Jesse Tree on our blog. Plus, dating wisdom, a fun round up of gingham bedding, and a powerful read on the making of orphans. And more!

Take a delightful look at the sociable St. Andrew through the pen of Denise on our blog today. Also in the collection, the coziest Swedish cottage, gnocchi with creamy mushroom sauce, and the history of eggnog. Enjoy!