For this beautiful feast day, Denise considers the striking paradox at the heart of Christianity: the triumph of the crucifixion and what that means for our sufferings. Plus, a fun interactive fall foliage map, what to declutter this season, and a look at a pro-life effort to help college-age moms and their kids flourish. Enjoy!

Happy Feast Day! Our Immaculate Candle sale ends tonight! In our collection today we share a deep, but short video on forgiveness. Plus, a clarifying and helpful read on freedom and truth by Ryan Anderson, a fascinating essay on the meaning of an Austen country dance, and a powerful and personal look at death to carry with us as we move into autumn. And much more!

Guest writer, Dixie Dillon Lane, is on our blog today with a helpful and poignant read on loneliness and the boom and bust cycles of hospitality. Plus, in our collection today, a fun look at etiquette around the world, a delicious one-sheet dinner recipe, and a fun video interview with Emily on her new TOH book. Enjoy!

Denise is back on our blog sharing her hard-won homeschooling wisdom with beautiful book recommendations. Also in the collection today, inspiring care and opportunity for formerly incarcerated women, a powerful piece on death and family, and an essay celebrating motherhood that draws from Carrie's new book, The End of Woman. Enjoy!

We are so glad to be back after our summer hiatus! Plenty of good reads today starting with the always excellent Anthony Esolen on the bondage of "deciding for yourself." Plus, a deep read on discernment, a yummy custardy french toast, and a look at NYC's first perpetual adoration chapel. And Emily's new book, Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons, is officially out today! Get a copy of this stunning book today at The Mercantile! You won't regret it.