An unexpected sign of God’s love November 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window On this day in the chapel, I had the most beautiful and unexpected experience.
The joy of praying for others November 8, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do.
A sticker surprise, a post-Halloween breakfast, and my request for advice (7 Quick Takes) November 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Is there anything more wonderful than a surprise piece of mail?
It’s all about Georgie October 31, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Open Window Each year, as we move into All Saints’ Day and then All Souls’ Day, Georgie is there.
Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 30, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We had a Halloween party at work this week, which felt like another victory over the pandemic. Office parties were one of the things I really missed while working from home.
A Special Halloween Visitor October 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As we were sitting on the floor on Halloween night swapping Milky Ways for Milk Duds, there would be a knock at the door, and the Bean Bear would walk in.
Seek and you shall find October 25, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Even when I think I’m lacking something, I have exactly what I need.
Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes, Uncategorized Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
The most important thing I’ll do today October 22, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Nieces are phenomenal, and seventh birthdays are so special.
Who do you want to be? October 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, and you’re never too old to consider how God might be asking you to change.
Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises (7 Quick Takes) October 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Halloween is creeping closer, and I find myself realizing that our trick-or-treating days are over.
Remembering Eric on his anniversary October 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Each year, the anniversary of my brother-in-law Eric’s death hits me a little differently.
