TOH Blog
Analysis and musings from Carrie and Noelle
A Christian Response to Pride Month
Posted by Theology of Home onIt can be hard to see clearly in an age of ideology. When looking back at the vast and varied unjust movements in the past from slavery to eugenics to Maoism, we tend to think we would have been on the right side of it all. The reality is living in a sea of powerful and coercive cultural messaging is disorienting. Good-willed people can get it wrong -- sometimes grievously so.Â
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Father's Day Gift Guide -- 2022
Posted by Theology of Home onFather's Day is June 19th, and we have ideas for your husband, dad, son, brother, mentor, or priest! First off, we must start with our No. 9 St. Joseph Candle: Seen here used in the...
Two Simple Keys for Joyful Gardening
Posted by Theology of Home onGardens brings so much joy to the onlooker as well as the gardener. Sometimes, it's difficult to know where to begin. In this post, you will find two simple keys to successful gardening, as well as answers to the most common questions.
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Graduation and Confirmation Gift Guide
Posted by Theology of Home onIt is the season of graduations and Confirmations so we have rounded up a guide for young adults to celebrate their milestones with both substance and style. . First up, encourage devotion to the Mysteries...
Candied Pansies Garnish for Marian May
Posted by Theology of Home onMay is the month of Mary. Most often she is celebrated this month with flowers: May crowning, Mary gardens. Today, we share a new way to celebrate Our Lady with florals with an edible flare!
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A 2022 Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Theology of Home onMother's Day is almost here and we have some gift ideas from The Mercantile that are sure to delight any mom in your life--or even yourself! On May 8th, we can honor in a special way the many heroic and unsung efforts that moms make everyday.
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Interview with Photographer Pedro Iglesia
Posted by Theology of Home onTheology of Home is going to start featuring the captivating work of photographer Pedro Iglesia, who has lived and traveled all over the world, including Afghanistan and Nepal. We talked with Pedro about his inspiration and what he looks for when taking photos.
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An Easter Basket Gift Guide
Posted by Theology of Home onEaster is just around the corner and we have a sampling of some of the many goodies from The Mercantile to delight that child, grandchild, godchild, or even grown up child in your life! ....
The Marian Option: More Relevant than Ever
Posted by Theology of Home onWhen I published the book The Marian Option back in 2017, there were certainly major societal shifts taking place in the culture, but the book came out before COVID and before what we are watching in real time in first Afghanistan and now in Ukraine. The book has aged well and now seems more relevant than ever.
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