Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers July 11, 2022By Rita Buettner Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We shared the Catholic faith with youngsters and learned how to capture their attention and help bring Bible stories to life.
Just the other day June 9, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church Graduations bring so many emotions. I’m overjoyed to be seeing our son taking this step. I’m beyond proud of the person he’s becoming. I am honored to be his mother. I’m grateful to be here to see him reach this point.
Mary, be a mother to me now May 5, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church Mary, too, wants to be less of a guest in our lives and more of a mother to each of us.
A cup of sugar – and then some April 11, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We are reminded to look at the people who are hurting or struggling in front of us and consider what part we might play in easing their pain.
A letter to my godson March 22, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church When you love God and recognize that he’s given you a role on earth that is just for you to do, you’ll find he helps you achieve things for him that seem almost impossible.
Picking out the carrots February 11, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God steps in and eases our burdens in small ways we might not ever see. That’s how much he loves us.
A simple greeting can be a powerful connector January 7, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We never know where a simple greeting or a smile might lead or how that might have an impact on someone else.
An unexpected Christmas gift December 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church Whether we have recognized how God is at work in our lives or missed some of the clues, Jesus will be waiting for us to come running to meet him in the manger on Christmas morning.
The joy of praying for others November 8, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do.
Who do you want to be? October 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, and you’re never too old to consider how God might be asking you to change.
Opening our hearts to love September 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church That’s love – wanting to be with those who matter to you and being open to whatever comes along the way.
God gives us what we need July 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God looks at his children on Earth and knows precisely what we need. He sees who needs a little more rest, a little extra sunshine or a new opportunity – and he provides.
