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Encounter God in nature

October 4, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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.

Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless gestures of kindness

September 28, 2020
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith

What selfless gestures could we practice unseen on friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, yes even strangers?

Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession

September 27, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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.”

The unknown vice of curiosity

September 21, 2020
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil

Curiosity becomes a problem when we pursue something that we should not or need not know.

Welcome, baby finches!

September 20, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Surprise! We now have a finch family of four.

Berger Cookies, skating through virtual schooling, and more (7 Quick Takes)

September 18, 2020
By 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.

Forgiving hearts

September 14, 2020
By Father J. Collin Poston
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall

Ask the Lord today to show you someone you need to forgive or someone from whom you need to seek forgiveness.

Half a year ago

September 13, 2020
By 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.

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