"The important thing in life is not to keep a steady system of pleasure and composure (which can be done quite well by hardening one’s heart or thickening one’s head), but to keep alive in oneself the immortal power of astonishment and laughter, and a kind of young reverence."

-G.K. Chesterton

Used with Permission from Winter Fire

Saint Lucy - Glorious Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford

The Jesse Tree: Rahab, by Denise Trull at TOH Blog

A 16th-Century Italian House, Restored to a Glorious State by Maria Speake of Retrouvius, by David Nicholls at House & Garden 

Video: Moral Freedom and Secular Lies with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, by Fr. Ambrose Criste at St. Michael's Abbey

4 Ways to Celebrate St. Lucy the Queen of Light, by Rose Church at Catholic Vote

Before Drinking Coffee, People Washed Their Hands with It, by Nawal Nasrallah at Gastro Obscura

Christmas in Bedford Falls, by Donald Demarco at Catholic Exchange

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup, by Jessica at How Sweet Eats 

Incredible: The Beautiful Musical Melody Hidden Within Our Lady of Guadalupe's Image, by Andres Jaromezuk at ChurchPOP

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In the news: 5 Delightful New Books For All Ages To Fill Out Your Christmas Gift List, by Joy Pullmann at The Federalist

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