The sadness of an adoption program closing October 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad.
It’s fall, a different kind of Halloween, reasons to travel, and those finches (7 Quick Takes) October 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving.
A bedtime surprise October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window “Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.”
A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes) October 10, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.
Catholic Women’s Conference is “Made for JOY!” October 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Women from around Maryland will gather from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Joseph Fullerton Catholic Church in Nottingham, Md., for “Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference: Made for JOY!”
Encounter God in nature October 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window During these days when we are home most of the time, we find ourselves noticing outdoor creatures we normally don’t see.
A sign of hope, Moon Festival celebrations, and a nod to St. Francis (7 Quick Takes) October 3, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Whenever it rains, we look outside for a rainbow.
Following St. Thérèse’s little way September 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window In this pandemic time, when we can’t travel far or interact with all the people we want to be with, St. Thérèse can be a poignant source of inspiration. Her world may have been small, but her words and actions have touched thousands and thousands of hearts.
Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession September 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Last week I found myself longing for God’s grace. I decided I would try to find a way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Celebrating 16 years and counting and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes) September 25, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sixteen years ago, my father walked me up the aisle of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, and John was waiting for me at the altar.
‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’ September 22, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is Sept. 23, is quoted as saying, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
Welcome, baby finches! September 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Surprise! We now have a finch family of four.
