Xin Nian Kuai Le! A Chinese dumpling recipe February 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes Remember way back at the beginning of the pandemic when we were all jockeying for yeast and discussing sourdough starters? It seems like a distant memory. Lately, I feel I’m thinking more about which local restaurant I want to support tonight.
Our Chinese New Year festivities and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes) February 12, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Welcome to the Year of the Ox.
Go beyond the headlines February 11, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Feature, Journalism In addition to the crucifix on the wall in your home, the Catholic Review wants to be there to help you live your Catholic faith, day in and day out.
Need a laugh? Meet the Zoom kitten attorney February 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I’ve been thinking just how much we all need to laugh right now.
Claudette Colvin: The spark before Rosa Parks February 9, 2021By Carole Norris Greene Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice On March 2, 1955, Claudette was a 15-year-old frightened Black girl who refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was jailed nine months before Rosa Parks was arrested for the same civil disobedience, but not in the same way.
A Catholic call for unity February 9, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil A call for unity without truth is the tool of con artists. Instead, unity must be based on the word of God, the sword which Jesus brings.
A winter walk with friends February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Yesterday, many, many months since our last visit together, my friends and I decided to get together for a walk.
Winter beauty, food and fun (7 Quick Takes) February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ A few months ago, my husband installed Christmas lights on our back deck. We have always admired our neighbors’ string of multicolored lights on their back deck. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I look out our bedroom window and see theirs and think how cheerful and friendly they are. […]
What yoga means to me February 5, 2021By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith We practice yoga how it suits us best. For me, this form of exercise is quite spiritual and connects me deeper to my faith. Perhaps it is that way – or can be – for you.
Worth a Shot: Vaccinated During Catholic Schools Week February 4, 2021By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Schools, Unconditional We received our first round of coronavirus vaccines and THAT is worth celebrating.
Add and multiply to subtract our losses February 4, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary In a time when we feel deeply divided and we’ve lost so much, what could we add or multiply to help those who need it most?
Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories February 3, 2021By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey Taking time to look through hundreds of old photos definitely brings one to God, the God who brought all these people — and these beautiful children — into my life.
