Mary, be a mother to me now May 5, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church Mary, too, wants to be less of a guest in our lives and more of a mother to each of us.
Through a child’s eyes May 4, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized I’m so grateful to have the photo our son captured of this wonderful priest’s warm smile.
Seven poems from seven days April 30, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized It stands so tall and regal overhead, As if it’s watching people walk below. Some pass without a glance, some turn their head, What seeds are sown we may not ever know.
All in God’s timing April 27, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As we are nearing the end of our prayer basket intentions, I’ve been thinking that what I’ve realized is how often people need prayers and we just don’t know.
A bunny for my honey, a finch egg for us all… April 24, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window How was your Easter? I keep reminding my family that it’s still the Easter season, but I think sometimes it’s hard to sustain the joy for the whole 50 days! Still, it’s not hard to keep the poetic juices flowing for National Poetry Month, since that’s only 30. So, here we go! ~1~ Some artists […]
Moving Ever Forward April 18, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It was 18 feet deep, and that boat was quite trapped, Through pushing and pulling, in the silt it stayed wrapped.
The poetic fun of spring April 16, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The trees are pink and white and green All wearing spring’s fantastic sheen.
A cup of sugar – and then some April 11, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We are reminded to look at the people who are hurting or struggling in front of us and consider what part we might play in easing their pain.
Let’s Go on a Pilgrimage April 10, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Weeks ago, one of my colleagues suggested that we go on a retreat. It sounded wonderful, but I thought it might be impossible. Spring is an incredibly busy time at work. Would we ever be able to step away? We picked a possible day to go, but I wasn’t sure it would happen. Something would […]
Haiku for me, haiku for you April 8, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Need an eggless treat? Check out these egg-shaped candies. Hello, irony.
A Tribute to Tuna April 7, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window From sea to can to dinner plate, A tuna feast is quite first-rate.
While it is still dark April 3, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window So often we cannot see the light. We might be overcome with worry or fear or sadness or uncertainty. Not knowing what lies ahead, we might not know where to begin.
