TOH Blog
Analysis and musings from Carrie and Noelle
Love Is a Driftwood Lamp
Posted by Theology of Home onFor Valentine's Day, a dream about an old driftwood lamp prompts Denise to reflect on the beautiful and quirky ways family life is melded together, starting with the melding of two people in love.
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Excerpt: Adam and Eve After the Pill, Revisited
Posted by Theology of Home onMary Eberstadt's book Adam and Eve after the Pill (2012), dissected the sexual revolution's effects on the lives of men, women, and children. This follow-on book investigates the revolution's transformations in three spheres: society, politics, and Christianity. It also includes an analysis of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Making a Home
Posted by Theology of Home onMemories aren’t just a part of bricks and mortar, but are shaped by weather, the renderings of the earth, the lay of the land, and meals shared. Our houses are part of a much bigger picture, animated by love, sacrifice, ritual, and seasons that make up what it truly means to be home.
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Why I Don't Use NFP (Or the Pill, or Condoms, or Anything)
Posted by Theology of Home onOur guest writer, Sophia, takes thoughtful and candid look at NFP discernment and navigating questions about family size. Without shying away from the harder questions, she brings an honest and hopeful perspective to a perennial discussion.
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St. Jane of Valois
Posted by Theology of Home onDenise brings keen insight into the life of St. Jane of Valois, a princess who had many reasons to be resentful despite her title. And yet she found her true kingdom from which no earthly power could banish her.
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Feast of St. Blaise
Posted by Theology of Home on"This year, I thought perhaps I should actually find out more about St. Blaise than I knew as a little girl, and what I discovered is wonderful." Wonderful indeed. Denise takes a closer look at this saint and martyr.
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Candlemas
Posted by Theology of Home onCandlemas is upon us once again. The candles used for the rest of the year are blessed on this day. And we hear old Simeon’s words, “My eyes have seen the salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the nations. A light of revelation to the Gentiles….”
Feast of St. John Bosco
Posted by Theology of Home onFor his feast day, a glimpse into the life and heart of St. John Bosco, from Denise. He was a spiritual pied piper in the slums of Turin. St. John Bosco, pray for us!
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