A glimpse into a father’s love November 9, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I always love watching the children approach the altar for a blessing on their way to learn about God during the Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Praying for souls, autumn thoughts, a rosary and a reunion (7 Quick Takes) November 7, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ During this month when we pray for All Souls, one of my favorite traditions is filling our prayer basket with the names of loved ones who have died. Every day we pull a name and pray for that person (or people, in some cases) that day. I didn’t have a chance to fill the […]
How Georgie changed my life October 30, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary Even though we never knew him personally though, Georgie is so important to me—and to our family.
Learning about saints at Sunday School October 29, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window With everything I have going on this fall, I wasn’t looking for anything else to do. Sometimes I have an idea, though, and I just can’t shake it. That’s how I felt when I first thought about volunteering to teach faith formation at our parish. I haven’t taught Sunday School since the year the pandemic […]
O God, How Great Thou Art October 22, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The whole weekend I had felt surrounded by God’s presence and love. But as the music washed over me, and I joined my voice to the others in that sacred space, I felt loved, comforted, and so at peace.
We are loved October 18, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We were created out of love, redeemed by love and designed for love.
The Rosary: A prayer for when you can’t find the words October 14, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As life has presented its twists and turns, I’ve discovered that there are times when the Rosary is like a lifeline—a simple and beautiful connection to our Blessed Mother and to Jesus.
A day of grief and happy memories October 10, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It was just an ordinary day. I was rushing around getting people ready for school, trying to make sure we didn’t miss the bus, explaining the schedule for the day, while keeping half an eye on my phone in case the workday was starting early. Then, all of a sudden, as my younger son was […]
Birthday buddies October 4, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Six years ago, when my sister was expecting her twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I thought it would be fun for them to share that day together.
That Time We Met Brooks Robinson September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our fifth grader went first, stepping up to meet Brooks Robinson who smiled and commented that our boy wasn’t in school.
Celebrating 19 years of marriage September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Life is full of jumping spiders—and other things that are much more stressful and problematic. Nineteen years into marriage, I’m grateful that I don’t have to experience them alone.
How can I help? September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church The best part was discovering that serving others can be more fun than spending the afternoon doing what you thought you wanted to do.
