Signs of Advent and finding joy and hope in the wait (7 Quick Takes) December 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ I bought Advent calendars for both of our boys on Sunday. One of my sons ate all of his chocolates that day. That’s one way to do Advent, trying to hurry things along, rather than savoring the sweetness of each day. I can absolutely understand that impatience—and that love for chocolate. Many years that’s […]
God is enough this Advent season December 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church Being near the people we love is always reassuring, bringing comfort and peace. It’s not even what they say or do that makes us feel better. There’s something about their presence that helps us feel loved, accepted and safe.
Bernini’s baldacchino is actually a ciborium December 2, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary, Fertile Soil Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baldacchino or baldachin is one of the most noticeable features in the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The massive bronze structure was built to signify the importance of the main altar and the tomb of St. Peter, which is directly under the main altar.
The soul of a nation December 1, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2020 Election, Behind the Headlines, Commentary Politics doesn’t have to be unfriendly and confrontational. We can be so much better than that.
Nothing is impossible this Advent November 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window What does God hope for us this Advent season?
Tips for finding a soulful place in our hearts November 30, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith God is everywhere with us. He sends us good people to be with and pretty places in which to spend time.
An Advent we never expected November 27, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Coronavirus This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.
Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes) November 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.
Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor November 24, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle To offer one’s entire life for others, and then to pray for those who persecute you, this is the way of the cross.
A different kind of Thanksgiving November 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
Let your angels do their jobs November 19, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith Let’s let our angels protect us.
