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.
Saints and other fine souls October 26, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature We all want to be saints. That’s our goal as Catholic Christians – to live a holy life worthy of heaven.
Seek and you shall find October 25, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Even when I think I’m lacking something, I have exactly what I need.
Mary’s message October 25, 2021By Brett Robinson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Saints Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable.
Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes, Uncategorized Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
The most important thing I’ll do today October 22, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Nieces are phenomenal, and seventh birthdays are so special.
Disruptions in church/Disposition of altar relics October 19, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Feature, Question Corner Father Doyle clarifies his answer to a question of disruptions at Mass and also fields a questions on altar relics.
