A winter walk with friends February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Yesterday, many, many months since our last visit together, my friends and I decided to get together for a walk.
Winter beauty, food and fun (7 Quick Takes) February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ A few months ago, my husband installed Christmas lights on our back deck. We have always admired our neighbors’ string of multicolored lights on their back deck. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I look out our bedroom window and see theirs and think how cheerful and friendly they are. […]
What yoga means to me February 5, 2021By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith We practice yoga how it suits us best. For me, this form of exercise is quite spiritual and connects me deeper to my faith. Perhaps it is that way – or can be – for you.
Worth a Shot: Vaccinated During Catholic Schools Week February 4, 2021By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Schools, Unconditional We received our first round of coronavirus vaccines and THAT is worth celebrating.
Add and multiply to subtract our losses February 4, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary In a time when we feel deeply divided and we’ve lost so much, what could we add or multiply to help those who need it most?
Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories February 3, 2021By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey Taking time to look through hundreds of old photos definitely brings one to God, the God who brought all these people — and these beautiful children — into my life.
The good and the ugly February 3, 2021By Sherita Thomas Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice I am hopeful that the racism initiative will assist with ending the pattern of disregard seen too often displayed for Black lives. I hope this effort is a journey for the Archdiocese of Baltimore instead of just a project.
Long, rugged road of non-violence February 3, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Racial Justice Even those who have never participated in a protest can also lose sight of his nonviolent message by engaging in partisan bickering, by harboring angry thoughts or by choosing words that wound no less than swords.
Kindness over violence February 1, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Chaos and violence are the marks of darkness. Compassion and care are the marks of love.
Thank you, God, for the snow January 31, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s elegant and beautiful, covering the trees, spreading across the grass, and changing everything.
BLTs, the finches’ favorite music, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The other evening I couldn’t think of anything I wanted to eat. Then I opened the freezer and saw some bacon.
Meet my mandolin January 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I have never considered buying a mandolin—neither the musical instrument nor the kitchen tool. But if I wanted to try to make this dish, I might as well do it right.
