Pope Leo’s Tears at Mass August 17, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As Pope Leo XIV lifts the host during the Consecration, you can see his eyes filling up. He swallows, and he seems to be holding back tears.
We’re at the beach. Let’s go see the sunrise August 10, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The world was full of magic and wonder, and God—God was everywhere. And he was certainly with us on the beach, welcoming us into a new day, inviting us to see it for the gift it is.
A Small Gift on a Cloudy Day August 1, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window For a moment, as I reached for the church door, I hesitated. I could go back to the car for an umbrella.
A Miracle for a Baby in Rhode Island (and for all of us) July 22, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We have all hoped and prayed for miracles. No wonder we get excited when we hear that the Vatican has confirmed one.
A parenting lesson in the Mary and Martha story July 20, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Relationships are unique. We connect with each person in a distinctive way, meeting them where they are. We don’t talk to Mary the same way we talk to Martha.
A Gift and a Connection to the Past July 13, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Earlier this year, my husband John mentioned that his cousin Terri had something she wanted to give to me. He showed me a photo of a sculpture that included statues of St. Rita of Cascia and St. Therese of Lisieux.
Our 31-hour Road Trip July 6, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We drove more than 450 miles, spent more than 10 hours on the road, and did almost everything we wanted to along the way.
Making a birthday wish come true June 29, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window A few days before the big day, my sister—the birthday girl’s mom—invited us to join them. She happened to mention that her daughter was hoping to have “Aunt Rita’s Dip” that day, too.
We are part of the miracle June 22, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Jesus can—and will—feed the thousands of people in front of him. He doesn’t need the five loaves and two fish to create a feast for that crowd.
A Key Ingredient June 15, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window For years, I have turned to my next-door neighbor Kathy for help.
Come, Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Reflection June 8, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As an adult, though, I lean hard on the Holy Spirit for wisdom, for courage, and for inspiration.
Sometimes I cook dinner, summer is here, and other miracles (7 Quick Takes) May 31, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Summer is my favorite time of year, and I am looking forward to being outside more and enjoying longer, slower days. I love everything about summer.
