The sadness of an adoption program closing October 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad.
How did that happen? October 19, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith On the morning of my 61st birthday, I looked into my mirrored reflection and wished myself a birthday greeting. I thought, “Wow, 61. How did that happen?” And “the whisper” from God answered.
It’s fall, a different kind of Halloween, reasons to travel, and those finches (7 Quick Takes) October 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving.
A bedtime surprise October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window “Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.”
A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes) October 10, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.
Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy October 9, 2020By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough Cobra Kai has been a nice illustration of what can happen when we let go of the past and the devil’s desire to keep reminding us of it.
Catholic Women’s Conference is “Made for JOY!” October 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Women from around Maryland will gather from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Joseph Fullerton Catholic Church in Nottingham, Md., for “Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference: Made for JOY!”
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.
Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless gestures of kindness September 28, 2020By 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, 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.
