Hallmark Channel movies carry a Christmas theme...holiday parades celebrate the upcoming arrival of Santa Claus...and stores are bustling with pre-Christmas sales. I do believe that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes I get ahead of myself. I go "all in" on the Christmas celebration without proper preparation. As a result, my Christmas is less meaningful than it should be. Thankfully, this year can be different, thanks to a wonderful program called

Life seems so much sweeter when I have a devotional to begin my day. I love drinking in the words with my breakfast, finding delight in precious moments spent pondering a spiritual work. Undoubtedly one of the best devotionals I have discovered this year is Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way by gifted author and CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey. Lisa has a true gift for making spiritual truths come alive. Whether she is musing about movies or relishing road trips, Lisa find

With Christmas just around the corner, you might want to check out a new title by esteemed author Emily Stimpson Chapman that would be especially appropriate for the wine enthusiast in your life. Sacred Wine: The Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners is a new coffee table book that is an absolute delight to read and ponder. The book contains breathtakingly beautiful photos of vineyards in Italy, France, and Spain. But this is more than just a picture book for adults

True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin by St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort is a spiritual classic which draws readers closer to the Lord by connecting them with the Blessed Mother. I have read the work several times and have always been fascinated with the beauty with which de Montfort writes of Mary. But this edition by Marian Press surpassed all my expectations. The book is part of a new series called Marian Fathers' Classics. It includes fascinating insights and commenta