How I became friends with St. Francis October 3, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sometimes we invite a new saint into our lives, but sometimes they choose us. That’s what happened with my friendship with St. Francis of Assisi.
Celebrating St. Therese, in-person school thoughts, and Instapot success (7 Quick Takes) October 1, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window October is starting with beautiful fall weather, just the way Octobers should. October also begins with the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.
That’s how we got to Austin September 30, 2021By Paul McMullen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Commentary, Uncategorized Paul McMullen reflects on his journey from Baltimore to Austin.
Renewal of vows for non-Catholics/ Rationale re: women priests September 29, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Can a Catholic priest officiate at the renewal of vows for a non-Catholic couple?
You have something in common with Justin Tucker September 28, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Feature, Open Window Justin Tucker was born to kick—and kick far and accurately. When I see someone so clearly in their element, using talents given to them by God, I find myself thinking about how each person has a vocation.
Highlights from one a-maze-ing week (7 Quick Takes) September 26, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Saturday was a perfect day for getting lost in a corn maze and spending some time as a family.
On the eve of forever September 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Saying yes to forever requires an amazing leap of love. Living that yes every day requires an even deeper, truer love.
Learning all about Jesus September 23, 2021By Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us.
Morality of boxing/Flags in church? September 21, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Feature, Question Corner, Sports Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.
Happy 1st birthday to our baby finches! September 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This weekend the baby birds are turning 1 year old. It’s impossible and wonderful.
How do we respond to the anger in our nation? September 17, 2021By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey Negativity is contagious, but so is positivity. I want to be that positive person. Find a good cause and work for it.
A bold Catholic investment in inner city education September 16, 2021By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Schools, The Catholic Difference Today, inner-urban Catholic schools are a lifeline for children whose futures are being put at even greater risk by failing government schools and hidebound teachers’ unions that resist educational reform while engaging in various forms of ideological indoctrination.
