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A partridge in a pear tree and other Christmas fun (7 Quick Takes)

December 26, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

Merry Christmas! Here are a few highlights of our Christmas celebration so far.

A Child is born to us

December 24, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

There is nothing like the happy news of a brand-new baby.

When Christmas doesn’t go as planned

December 23, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, I hope you find your way to the manger, and that you encounter moments of beauty, hope, and joy.

It might be time to get ready for Christmas and more in 7 Quick Takes

December 19, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We aren’t ready for Christmas, but Easter’s in the bag.

The joy of a Yankee swap

December 16, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

When I mentioned that I was participating in two Yankee gift swaps this week, my family didn’t sound that enthusiastic.

A visit from St. Nicholas and other highlights from our week

December 11, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

This is always one of the busiest, most wonderful weeks for our family, so I have lots to share in 7 Quick Takes.

Find light in the darkness

December 7, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

Sometimes God taps you gently on the shoulder.

Delightful lunches, holiday craft fairs, and other Advent fun

December 5, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

There’s such beauty to the statement, “The chef prepares the salmon medium-well. Does that work for you?”

christmas tree with white lights

Discover joy on your Advent journey

December 4, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

And there was so much grace. So much love. So much joy.

Jesus is with you this Advent season

November 27, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

That’s the beauty of Advent. No matter what we do to prepare, no matter what we take on for these weeks leading up to Christmas, Jesus awaits us.

Spaghetti pizza with a friend and Thanksgiving feasting

November 26, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Luckily, there is no calorie-counting in blogs posted during Thanksgiving week because this post is packed with treats.

What’s for Thanksgiving dinner? Food debates

November 24, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Here are some of the charged topics you might have to navigate during Thanksgiving dinner.

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