The Miracle of Adoption November 15, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s one of the great wonders of adoption. Nothing is bigger than love.
Cake, chocolate, coffee, and creative gifts November 13, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our older son turned 14 this week. Every age so far has been my favorite, and 14 is really wonderful.
An unexpected sign of God’s love November 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window On this day in the chapel, I had the most beautiful and unexpected experience.
COVID-19 vaccine and parents’ role/Marriage and celibacy November 9, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on the COVID-19 vaccine and celibacy and marriage.
The miracle we share at every Mass November 9, 2021By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Guest Commentary Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not.
The joy of praying for others November 8, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do.
A sticker surprise, a post-Halloween breakfast, and my request for advice (7 Quick Takes) November 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Is there anything more wonderful than a surprise piece of mail?
Fundamentally good November 4, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom We are made in the image and likeness of God. And God came to earth in the person of Christ to remind us of who we are, and to empower us to live like God.
‘Habits of the Heart’ November 1, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary If we are open to the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of all that Christ taught us, we will find new paths to understanding; to harmony, cooperation and unity; to co-responsibility for the Church’s mission, coupled with renewed apostolic vigor.
It’s all about Georgie October 31, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Open Window Each year, as we move into All Saints’ Day and then All Souls’ Day, Georgie is there.
Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 30, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We had a Halloween party at work this week, which felt like another victory over the pandemic. Office parties were one of the things I really missed while working from home.
A Special Halloween Visitor October 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As we were sitting on the floor on Halloween night swapping Milky Ways for Milk Duds, there would be a knock at the door, and the Bean Bear would walk in.
