Beginning again May 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church There’s a sense of newness to this time of year, and I like to think it offers an opportunity to embrace a new opportunity, take a little leap of faith, and be open to unexpected change.
Neighborly love April 20, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church This Easter season, may we experience moments of great joy. And may we also find comfort in the promise of eternal life for ourselves and all those we love.
The fish-stick dilemma March 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Lent, The Domestic Church As we focus on growing closer to Jesus, may we carve out time and opportunities to walk with him in joy. If that happens to include fish sticks for dinner, let me know what time I should be there.
God prepares us for the unexpected February 18, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We so rarely know what will be asked of us on any given day. All we can really do is accept each task as it’s placed in front of us.
Thank you, God, for a new year December 29, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church Thank you for today, God, and for tomorrow – the days ahead we have yet to unwrap and discover.
God is enough this Advent season December 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church Being near the people we love is always reassuring, bringing comfort and peace. It’s not even what they say or do that makes us feel better. There’s something about their presence that helps us feel loved, accepted and safe.
What is heaven like? November 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Heaven, in my mind, is a gathering place, a place where you are truly together – with God and with those you love.
Move beyond fear October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We have faith in our God who is bigger than any threat we can imagine.
Ask and you shall receive September 19, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God knows what is best for us. He knows when the timing is right and when we are ready for what we are asking for.
Summer: Hot, humid and hopeful July 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Maybe if we approached summer more like children – slowing down, soaking in a little extra time with nature, and letting ourselves dive a little deeper into something that helps us feel more alive – we might encounter God in a new way.
Greeting uncertainty with optimism June 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Domestic Church Uncertainty can be scary. But just because the future is unclear doesn’t mean that what lies ahead is terrible.
The one who loved us first May 12, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God is love. He loved us first – and loves us forever. He knows us best, seeing deep within us to all we are and all we can be. He sees us and loves us fully. He holds us – and the past, present and future – in his hands.
