Goodbye summer, hello school, anniversaries, and other fun (7 Quick Takes) August 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ I don’t ever want summer to end. It’s gone by much too quickly. I also need summer vacation to end so we can return to more of a routine. My emotions are always mixed this time of year. Summer is my favorite season, and I want our children to have more time to rest […]
The day my nephew moved into my alma mater August 23, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When my nephew was looking at colleges last year, he decided to apply to my alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For some reason, I didn’t think it was likely he would go. But F&M offered him a spot in the Class of 2027—and he said yes! As the weeks of summer […]
“Holy Women, Holy Lives”: Nominations open for the Maryland Catholic Woman of the Year August 23, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window You may know a woman who demonstrates spirituality, leadership, and service to Christ, His Church, and society. You have the opportunity to nominate her for this award.
Praying for a baby on the way August 16, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Praying the Rosary on your own is a beautiful experience. But praying the Rosary in a group setting, gathered around a mother-to-be, knowing a new little life is growing inside her, is extraordinarily powerful.
Transfiguration moments for parents August 6, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window On the Feast of Transfiguration, I’ve been reflecting on the transfiguration moments in my own life, when I look at our children and see God at work within them.
My First Real Job August 4, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As a recent college graduate, I was excited and nervous, and maybe even scared to move to a new place where I didn’t know anyone. But I wanted to give journalism a try, and I couldn’t wait to get started.
Get to know St. Ignatius a little better July 31, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Getting to know Ignatius—or any saint—a little better can help us as we walk our own faith journeys.
A Little Birthday Reflection July 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Yesterday was my birthday. It wasn’t a special milestone, but every birthday feels significant to me. And every birthday offers a chance to pause and reflect on who I am, why I’m here, and how blessed I am.
Painting, sister outings, a diaper cake, and pre-birthday fun (7 Quick Takes) July 22, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized When the children are younger, you struggle with how to display their artwork because it’s all so personal and sweet. Then when they get older, it can be even harder to know what to do because their work is so beautiful.
Thank you, Father Joe July 13, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I’ve long admired Father Joe Breighner’s work.
An Adventure in the Kitchen July 13, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There wasn’t quite enough for another double-crusted pie, but I could maybe make a tart.
Robotics camp, cousin time, an Orioles game, and a bari sax (7 Quick Takes) July 3, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our boys have been participating in a robotics camp—one as a counselor and one as a participant. I had the chance to visit the camp briefly for a competition, and I was struck by how amazing it is to see your child move into that kind of leadership role.
