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Analysis and musings from Carrie and Noelle
A Timeless Tradition: Nine Lessons and Carols
Posted by Theology of Home onLearn more about the history of the beautiful tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols referenced in our recent Christmas Guide.
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The Christmas Guide
Posted by Theology of Home onIt's our final guide of the year! Please enjoy the inspiration, practical tips, and fun and festive ideas throughout.
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Oakcrest School Girls Stir Up Classical Countdown UPDATED
Posted by Theology of Home onFor years and years, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (which includes the Ode to Joy) has taken first place at the Classical Countdown. Everyone expected it to happen again in 2022. But two years ago, music teacher, Alix Baldwin at Oakcrest School, a Catholic school in Vienna, Virginia, had an idea. She suggested to her class that perhaps Beethoven's Ninth didn’t have to win again. Find out what happened.
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A Remembrance: Why the Notre Dame Fire Pierced Our Hearts
Posted by Theology of Home onWith the re-opening of Notre Dame, Noelle shares her thoughts from the day it burned and the deeper spiritual meaning to be found both in the event and cathedrals more generally.
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Take Me to Church: The Pew Liturgy
Posted by Theology of Home onPaige Rien brings her levity and wisdom in this fun and poignant look at what is happening in the pew in front of us at Mass.
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Preparing Our Hearts and Homes in Advent
Posted by Theology of Home onGuest writer Wendy-Irene Zepeda shares the history and practice of many rich Advent traditions to incorporate into our daily lives so that we might deepen our preparation for the Christ child.
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Our Lady of Kibeho
Posted by Theology of Home onOur Lady of Kibeho is the only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in the continent of Africa, in the small country of Rwanda. Guest writer, Muji Kaiser, returns to our blog to share this powerful story and the to spread devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024
Posted by Theology of Home onOur 2024 Christmas Gift Guide is here! We have beautiful, meaningful, and well-made things for everyone on your list. Please share with anyone who might like to shop small and support craftsmen and our work at TOH. Enjoy!
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Gratitude in Adversity, Lessons from St. Jeanne Jugan
Posted by Theology of Home onIn life, we often fail to maintain a bird's eye view of our circumstances. We hyper-focus upon small details and are overtaken by discouragement in times of adversity. But two stories from the life of St. Jeanne Jugan serve as a witness of gratitude in these times.
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