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Enter into the joy of Easter

April 8, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Easter, Open Window

He extends his grace, invites us to feast at the Eucharistic table, and welcomes us home.

Pope Francis and the Grieving Mother

April 3, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

That exchange with those grieving parents has had a deep impact on my Holy Week. The way the pope holds the mother and reaches out to the father shows such compassion and love. The way he pauses to pray with them as if they are the only people in the world is such a beautiful gift.

A late postcard, a surprise dinner, and our trip to Hogwarts at Universal (7 Quick Takes)

April 2, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Running behind on something? Don’t worry. You’re still doing better than the postcard my sister and her children sent to us last summer.

7 Lessons I Learned at Disney World

March 29, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Our older son traveled to Disney World with his high school band, so we decided to tag along as a family.

A miracle at a Sunday Mass in Connecticut

March 28, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

The fact that the hosts have become Jesus’ body through the consecration is its own miracle. This possible multiplication of the hosts feels like a miracle on top of a miracle—and it fills me with joy.

Praying for healing for our pet

March 25, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Every morning when I check the cages, I am relieved to see Ron is still with us, ready for his breakfast, looking forward to the day. I hope he pulls through and that he’s not in pain.

An invitation from God

March 23, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

Every year as the Feast of the Annunciation approaches, I think of how our Blessed Mother received the news that she would be the mother of Jesus.

Let’s make another St. Patrick’s Day Parade memory

March 12, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

For as long as I can remember, the Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been part of my world.

This Lent, you are right where you need to be

March 6, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

Some Sundays getting to Mass is trickier than usual, and this weekend, my husband and ended up going to separate services since we were all on different schedules. I was running behind, and I headed to a parish we only visit occasionally.

Launching into Lent (7 Quick Takes)

February 26, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window

It made me feel as if God was saying, “Just keep your eyes on Jesus, and your Lent will be just fine.”

Failing at Lent? You’re doing just fine

February 25, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I was so proud of him. I didn’t care whether he made the team. I cared that he would feel good about how he did. I wanted him to be happy he had given it a shot.

Looking ahead to Lent, cousins visiting, a mother’s mistake, and more (7 Quick Takes)

February 19, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

It’s hard to believe that Lent starts in just a few days and that Ash Wednesday is this week. I’m looking forward to Lent and have no concrete plan yet—except filling our prayer basket with intentions to pick each morning.

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