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Analysis and musings from Carrie and Noelle
Simple and Buttery Roasted Chicken
Posted by Theology of Home onEvery home cook needs a reliable staple recipe. It's even better when that recipe is simple, delicious, and inexpensive. Here is an easy, buttery, whole roasted chicken recipe that is sure to be a favorite.
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Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Posted by Theology of Home onFor the Conversion of St. Paul, Denise writes on the powerful words spoken to him by Ananias in what is surely one of the more pivotal and glorious moments in Christian history.
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Victimhood’s Badge of Honor
Posted by Theology of Home onBeing a victim is real. Most of us don’t get through life unscathed. People, through no fault of their own, are harmed terribly. The problem is when being a victim turns into a type of mental trap we could call victimhood. Culturally, we have embraced it like a warm blanket, unaware of the decay and rot hidden underneath, eating us from the inside out.
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The Wonder That Is Children
Posted by Theology of Home onIn this month in which we meditate on the childhood of Our Lord, is also woven with respect for the unborn. Denise shares three experiences that renewed her gratitude for hers and the powerful testimony to life of each child.
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Let Yourself be Little: Finding Your Personal Interior Style
Posted by Theology of Home onHow do we find our personal interior styles? How do we execute them in our homes? Mary Catherine Adams proposes as a starting point, considering who we were as children. Â
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If Prayer Books Could Talk
Posted by Theology of Home onRecently, I've started to notice other people's prayer books. Like mine, rarely are these books just a prayer book, but include Mass cards from the funerals of friends and loved ones and other devotional cards. They are worn, images rubbed off, pages dog eared or tattered. They are no longer objectively beautiful, but they carry a different kind of beauty.
How I Reconcile Being a Stay-at-Home Mom with My Professional Dreams
Posted by Theology of Home onAn honest look at a struggle familiar for many: "These two desires — to prioritize my family life and to help people through my professional skills — sometimes clash inside of me. When that happens, I go back to one of the best pieces of professional mom advice I’ve ever received..."
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Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Posted by Theology of Home onOpening the door to us is none other than the Mother of God beckoning us to come in and rest awhile in her company. If you are a mother, this day belongs to you in a special way, for our Lady under this title is our own patron saint. Â
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