Encounter God in nature October 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window During these days when we are home most of the time, we find ourselves noticing outdoor creatures we normally don’t see.
A sign of hope, Moon Festival celebrations, and a nod to St. Francis (7 Quick Takes) October 3, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Whenever it rains, we look outside for a rainbow.
Following St. Thérèse’s little way September 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window In this pandemic time, when we can’t travel far or interact with all the people we want to be with, St. Thérèse can be a poignant source of inspiration. Her world may have been small, but her words and actions have touched thousands and thousands of hearts.
Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession September 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Last week I found myself longing for God’s grace. I decided I would try to find a way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Celebrating 16 years and counting and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes) September 25, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sixteen years ago, my father walked me up the aisle of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, and John was waiting for me at the altar.
‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’ September 22, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is Sept. 23, is quoted as saying, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
Welcome, baby finches! September 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Surprise! We now have a finch family of four.
Ask and you shall receive September 19, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God knows what is best for us. He knows when the timing is right and when we are ready for what we are asking for.
Berger Cookies, skating through virtual schooling, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 18, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized We might not have milk or pasta, but at least we have Berger cookies.
Half a year ago September 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, Open Window It’s been six months since our children were last in a school, six months since I went to my office for the workday, and six months since I’ve interacted in a normal way with people outside my immediate household.
Starting school, solving an egg mystery, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 12, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1. Reading and writing and where is the log-in code~ The other day one of my colleagues who’s also a virtual learning mom asked me how online learning was going. I told her I was excelling at all of it, handling everything beautifully, and not finding it stressful at all. “It turns out that I […]
A time of blessings and beginnings September 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Today as we reflect on the birth of the Blessed Mother, my sons are beginning the school year.
