I am happy to share this article of mine, published in First Things, the November print edition, and HERE online.
“Reclaiming the Household”
The Gift of Kissing
“The physical kiss should be offered or accepted only for fixed and honest reasons.” Aelred of Rievaulx It seems to me that the topic of kissing calls for some clear thinking and straight talking. Kissing is clearly a gift to all of us. It is something of nature,...
Hearing the Way to Life
“Hearing is the way to life...” Thomas Aquinas The five external senses are an astounding gift, with a uniquely rich role in life. And the action of each of them can stand for something even more profound than their primary usage. We speak of seeing, or of tasting,...
Easter, That the Hidden Festivity Break Through
“If any specific day is to be singled out from the rest and celebrated as a festival, this can only be done as the manifestation of a perpetual though hidden festivity.” Josef Pieper, In Tune with the World: A Theory of Festivity Easter joy. In these powerful words is...
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John, thank you for your continued insights into the nature of household. They provide a helpful orientation toward what is true, and, simultaneously, practical. I look forward to each Wednesday morning to see what you have waiting for us.
Anthony, I am honored and very pleased to be tilling the row alongside you. Thanks for these words.
I believe our strong household has been the key to the success of our family.
My husband and I own a business together. The majority of our work can be done from home. My husband is away to teach classes only 2 days/week for about 4 hours.
We workout together at home (often with our daughter).
We homeschool our daughter.
We travel as a family for work.
We go to doctors’ and dentist’s appointments as a family. We go to the bank as a family. We are very rarely not together and we enjoy our times together so much.