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St. Jerome
Posted by Theology of Home onDenise is back with a sweet meditation on St. Jerome whose feast we celebrate September 30th. She deems him the unofficial patron saint of curmudgeons. But he did have a soft spot too, and its a sweet one.
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Feast of St. Matthew -- September 21
Posted by Theology of Home onFor his feast day this week, Denise Trull brings her very human insights to this great saint. She helps us to see him and also to see ourselves. St. Matthew, pray for us!
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The Courage of Parenting
Posted by Theology of Home onGuest writer and demographer Anne Morse-Huércanos writes on the fascinating story that can be gleaned from historical mortality rates and the implications for family life and the faith throughout history.
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St. Hildegard of Bingen
Posted by Theology of Home onBy Denise Trull "Be not lazy in the festive service of God. Be ablaze with enthusiasm. Let us be an alive, burning offering before the altar of God.” - St. Hildegard I love her so....
The Secret to Creating a Soulful, Beautiful (and Kid-Friendly!) Home
Posted by Theology of Home onOur guest writer, Mary Catherine Adams, brings excellent insights and tips to creating a beautiful and durable home for family life. Plenty of inspirational photos of her work as an interior consultant are included.
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St. John Chrysostom and St. Olympias
Posted by Theology of Home onIn this latest saint feature, Denise looks at St. John Chrysostom through the lens of his holy friendship with St. Olympias, and sees him with fresh eyes (and very humanly) in so doing.
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St. Peter Claver
Posted by Theology of Home onWe are excited to bring you a new series from the wonderful Denise Trull featuring a few saints each month. Please enjoy this meditation on St. Peter Claver whose feast day we celebrate today.
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3 Simple Steps to a Well-Behaved Child
Posted by Theology of Home onParenting children while postpartum is uniquely challenging. Somewhere in the muck and mire of feeling desperate for a solution, Noelle developed a method to right the ship when a child slips into a pattern of misbehavior.
Minor Charities of Minor Characters
Posted by Theology of Home onMinor characters can be overlooked in stories, but they tend to be quite illuminating to the larger picture. Denise Trull writes on how paying attention to them in stories allowed her to pay attention to the details of providence in other delightful and important ways.
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