TOH Blog
Analysis and musings from Carrie and Noelle
Feast of St. Benedict
Posted by Theology of Home onFor his feast day, Denise considers the life of St. Benedict and how we can apply his insights to our Domestic Churches.
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The Priests' Kitchen
Posted by Theology of Home onInterior designer, Kate Rossing, shares her process redesigning a cramped and outdated kitchen and dining room in a priests' residence. The result is a striking space that facilitates community life.
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Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus ChristÂ
Posted by Theology of Home onBy Church tradition, the month of July is especially set aside for us to venerate the Precious Blood of Jesus. Denise shares the unique and wonderful way an artist honored the precious blood in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.Â
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Chipotle Fig Broccoli Salad
Posted by Theology of Home onFig, maple, and chipotle flavors come together to make this broccoli salad a real winner. Try this livened-up version of an old favorite for your next barbecue!
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Saints Peter and Paul
Posted by Theology of Home onWe celebrate these two great saints together. A consideration of how their differences can point us to the beautiful universality of the Church as the body of Christ.
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How Philosophy Ruined Art
Posted by Theology of Home onThe art world is often daunting. It can feel esoteric and inaccessible, with the criteria for what is beautiful, popular, and expensive changing quickly according to whim. Few of us realize that what we think about art is laden with ideas from Descartes, Hobbes, Kant, Marx, Hegel, Nietzsche and so on. We think their thoughts unthinkingly.
How to Create an Art Wall
Posted by Theology of Home onDating back to 1600s France, the art wall can be a wonderfully personal and sophisticated part of a home. Noelle shares a bit of her past iterations and offers tips for how she approaches creating a layered but balanced display.
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The Solemnity of St. John the Baptist
Posted by Theology of Home onFor his solemnity this Saturday, Denise considers the question St. John the Baptist prompts us to ask and answer with our lives.
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