Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017 December 21, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid.
Tidings of comfort and joy December 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This week we are lighting the pink candle on our Advent wreath as we say, “Gaudete!”
Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes) December 14, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I’m big on celebrating birthdays, but Daniel challenges even me to appreciate the awesomeness of birthdays.
A little snow and a big idea December 11, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life.
Ready or not, here comes God’s grace December 9, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Divine Worship, Feature, Open Window In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest.
Do you want to build a paper towel snowman, helpers with the Christmas cards, and more (7 Quick Takes) December 8, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window A few years ago Daniel and I started making paper towel snowmen to give to people at Christmas.
Seize the day this Advent season December 4, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Let’s look at Advent as a chance to welcome Jesus into our lives in a new way.
It’s time to talk about gun violence December 4, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore?
Awaiting Advent with train gardens, home-cooked dinners, and birthday party planning (7 Quick Takes) November 30, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Advent usually creeps up on me without warning, but having the extra week between Thanksgiving and Advent has left me impatient for it to begin.
Having a few laughs while designing the family Christmas card November 27, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It’s one of the most stressful and exciting aspects of the Christmas season: creating our family Christmas card.
Thanksgiving leftovers with plenty of gratitude: 7 Quick Tastes November 24, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It was all fun, and there is leftover pie for today. What more can anyone expect from Thanksgiving?
Being thankful even when it’s difficult November 22, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Feature, Open Window It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times?
