How to answer kids when prayers go unanswered July 29, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting As caregivers, we are not meant to put children in a bubble to protect them from life’s bruises or faith’s struggles. We are called to help them grow in their relationship with God.
God gives us what we need July 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God looks at his children on Earth and knows precisely what we need. He sees who needs a little more rest, a little extra sunshine or a new opportunity – and he provides.
A call to give the elderly the care and attention they deserve July 24, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Seniors As the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, July 25, marks the perfect opportunity to reach out to the aging individuals in your life in a special way that reassures them of your love and care.
Banana bread, coming home, lucky odometer numbers, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 24, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I saw we had four bananas that were nearing the end of their time, I decided to make banana bread—and then actually followed through.
Religious items and later use/Cremation ashes as fertilizer? July 21, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Father Doyle fields a question about reusing religious items and another about using cremation remains for fertilizer.
All the good stuff July 20, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window “If I walk through that door, and I don’t have Berger Cookies, I don’t know what will happen,” I joked.
Glory, emptiness at Tokyo Olympics July 20, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Olympics, Sports Even before organizers barred locals from attending events in Tokyo, managing editor Paul McMullen was lamenting the absence of fans from other nations at the Summer Olympics.
Slushies, golf lessons, new sidewalks, and other summer treats (7 Quick Takes) July 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We’ve been making slushies at home, learning golf, and enjoying other summer fun.
Music across the miles July 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When this pandemic is just a memory let’s keep some of the best aspects like the the virtual children’s piano recitals.
Adam, Eve and evolution/Reading murder mysteries July 13, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Father Doyle fields a question about Adam, Eve and evolution, and another on reading mystery novels.
Lives more than matter July 12, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Racial Justice If we truly believe as the church teaches – and as we know in our hearts – that every person is created in the image and likeness of God, then the sign in my neighborhood has it right: matter is the minimum.
Fish pancakes, a birthday kick-off and cantaloupe confusion (7 Quick Takes) July 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I love looking at the pancakes to see what form they’ve taken on, sort of like clouds in the sky.
