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Commentary

Haiku for me, haiku for you

April 8, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Need an eggless treat?
Check out these egg-shaped candies.
Hello, irony.

A Tribute to Tuna

April 7, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

From sea to can to dinner plate,
A tuna feast is quite first-rate.

Mary, woman of wonders against the lords of war

April 7, 2022
By Hosffman Ospino
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, War in Ukraine

It is with sadness and puzzlement that our world witnesses the invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign nation, by its neighbor Russia, an exponentially more powerful country politically, economically and militarily.

‘With great love’

April 5, 2022
By Father Joseph Breighner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

Vladimir Putin has chosen to inflict death. Can we use this as an incentive for us to choose life?

How to work for mercy at home

April 4, 2022
By Laura Kelly Fanucci
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Lent

The works of mercy call us to look closer: to see those around us as Christ, too. Often it’s easier to say we love humanity, but harder to love the human beings in our own home.

While it is still dark

April 3, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

So often we cannot see the light. We might be overcome with worry or fear or sadness or uncertainty. Not knowing what lies ahead, we might not know where to begin.

There once was a week full of rhyme…

April 2, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

April is National Poetry Month! I’ll be blogging my weekly 7 Quick Takes in poetry form. Today, let’s have some fun with limericks. ~1~ When my boys have friends over to play, Sometimes I’m not sure what to say. Being nearby and nice May just come with a price. I order pizza and just stay […]

A Crazy Mixed-up Lunch

March 29, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

When I got back to my desk at work, I opened the bag and realized I had the other customer’s lunch.

A Finch in a Pinch

March 29, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Children are always most curious and observant when it’s time for bed. So, of course, it was at bedtime last week when our younger son noticed that one of our zebra finches had redness around her tail.

Legacies of amazing women often go unnoticed

March 28, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature

I realize women like my amazing mother and grandmother don’t have to make history to influence others and leave a legacy.

Secret birthday gifts, the finches go to the Oscars, and a butter bunny (7 Quick Takes)

March 27, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

~1~ My niece Elise will turn 15 this week, so I’ve been assembling a package to ship to her in time for her birthday. I wish I could tell you what I’m sending, but she’s an enthusiastic 7 Quick Takes reader, so I’ll have to fill you in later. But I will tell you I […]

Try to see the love

March 22, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

Go home and find a crucifix, the priest said. Sit and hold it and really look at it.

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