St. Thérèse: We have only today September 30, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Over the years, I have come to marvel at St. Thérèse’s “little way.” I love the idea of taking simple, small steps on the road toward sainthood.
A Trip to the Book Barn September 29, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized The books I brought home may have had one owner or 10. They may have passed through dozens of children’s hands or been treasured by a single person who kept them intact.
Angels Surround Us September 29, 2024By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s something truly special about your guardian angel, your own personal companion through life.
A Little Less Like Me September 23, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Sometimes when a message comes my way, I don’t know whether God really means to send it to me.
Pray and Do Not Worry September 16, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It was late afternoon, and my son and I were running late for an appointment—again. As we walked across the parking lot, a woman approached us. “Would you help me?” she said. I could see the distress in her eyes, and I could tell she really did need help. She pointed to her car, which […]
Sadness after the closing of adoption from China September 8, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I learned last week that China has closed its international adoption program. The closing is a blow to a program that has brought so many families together.
10 tips for new working moms September 1, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The other day I was chatting with a colleague who is a relatively new mom. We were talking about the challenges of working while raising a child. Her baby boy had started walking while they were on vacation, and she was relieved not to have missed seeing that happen for the first time. She mentioned […]
Holding Onto Summer August 31, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Summer is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it—the heat, the long sunny days, and the lack of routine. This summer we didn’t plan much for our teens, and that only enhanced the time off. It was a season of freedom—no bedtimes and no early mornings. It was glorious. And we […]
Keep the faith, parents August 25, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window That is part of being a parent—offering, inviting, hoping, and loving, and recognizing that your child might take a different path.
No warranty needed August 19, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ’Tis the season for back-to-school shopping, and last week I found myself at the computer store, picking up a laptop. The store employee behind the counter rang up the purchase and then looked at me. “Do you want to get the warranty on that?” “No,” I said. “It costs almost half the price of the […]
Food for the Back-to-School Journey August 11, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Each of us needs nourishment today and tomorrow. We need something to sustain us through the challenges and obstacles along the way.
That Pommel Horse Guy August 3, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Olympics, Open Window, Uncategorized His name is Stephen Nedoroscik, but they call him Clark Kent. After hours of waiting for his turn, he pulls off his glasses, strides up to the pommel horse, swings around with incredible skill and strength, and dismounts. He’s an athlete and an artist. He has an eye condition that prevents him seeing while he’s […]
