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Incorporating Floral Design Into Your Christmas Tree
Posted by Theology of Home onDeck your halls in a botanical way by hanging miniature flower arrangements on your Christmas tree! Today's post is complete with a tutorial on how to make these hanging displays.
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Celebrating the Christmas Season with Advent Calendars
Posted by Theology of Home onCan the fun of Advent calendars be used instead to celebrate the days of the Christmas season? Why not! Just as we use these numbers to countdown the days until Christmas, we can also use these same numbers (and the treats they reveal) to mark the days and blessings of Christmas.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Posted by Theology of Home onIn case we have forgotten. We are not alone. We are loved by all of Heaven. Our Lady comes to us in beauty, surrounded by roses in the middle of winter just to tell us once again - to enchant us with her encouragement on our slow, trudging journey home.
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St. Juan Diego
Posted by Theology of Home onSt Juan Diego’s feast day is a beautiful jewel given to those of us in middle age. We are not forgotten. We matter to the very Mother of God! And even though we are not children, we can fit very comfortably under her mantle.
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Dante, Our Lady, and the Stars
Posted by Theology of Home onA rich and beautiful picture of our Lady’s ardent efforts is on display in Dante’s Divine Comedy. In his epic voyage from hell, via purgatory, and finally into heaven, Dante is guided into a dark wood because of his mortal sin and is transformed into a godly man who beheld the brightness of holiness captured in the heavens and the stars. But the stars, which shine brightly and prominently throughout the trilogy, may have more meaning than merely luminous celestial bodies.
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St. Bibiana: December 2
Posted by Theology of Home onA look at St. Bibiana who learned the faith from her family, and her incredible strength in martyrdom. If you have not yet become acquainted with her, this is a wonderful window into this young saint and martyr.
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Conservatives' Women Problem
Posted by Theology of Home onWhat most of feminism’s adherents have missed is that the first feminists, such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony, asked the wrong question. These feminist pioneers asked not, “How do we make women as women better?” but, “How do we make women more like men?” This first misstep has led to a long trajectory of missteps. As any doctor knows, if you misdiagnose the disease, the cure will be a challenge.
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The Theology of Home 2022 Gift Guide
Posted by Theology of Home onCentral to our mission at Theology of Home is to counter the frenzy of disposable materialism with a restoration of true craftsmanship and gifts and goods that endure and point us to something deeper.
Here are some ideas for your loved ones this year!
Making Use of Thanksgiving Leftovers: Toasted Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
Posted by Theology of Home onEnjoying Thanksgiving leftovers is a heavily anticipated endeavor! And for good reason: the food of the day is supreme. Here is a fun recipe that combines appetizers and bits of the main meal to create a deliciously flavorful sandwich!
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