The anticipation of Advent December 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Jesus does not just come to us when we are perfect. He comes to us as we are, even if we are shepherds watching our sheep in the fields.
Gift of gratitude November 21, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Gratitude doesn’t always come easily, but there’s almost always something to be thankful for, though it can take time to see it.
Wrap mother-to-be in prayer September 28, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Instead of baby showers, Rita Buettner has been throwing prayer gatherings for friends and relatives who are awaiting the arrival of their babies.
Making memories on an evening walk September 21, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As a mother of two growing children, I’m getting used to following along behind. I want them to be cautious and hang back and stay young just a little while longer. But they see a wide open world ahead of them, without a danger in sight. They want to run free.
Trusting author of our life stories August 22, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We have to accept that even with the suffering and challenges life can bring, God is writing a more wonderful story than we could imagine.
Conversation and a cup of tea July 3, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church When I mention my sister’s baby girl, her eyes light up with pleasure. A few minutes later when she asks about my sister, she is surprised – and ecstatic – to hear that she has a baby.
Here comes the bridesmaid June 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God doesn’t care whether we’re immaculately dressed in fancy clothes or wearing an old bathrobe with sausage grease on the sleeve.
Going fishing May 24, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church What do I do to inspire others to become fishers of men? Do I ever convey that joy, that excitement, in being a follower of Christ that someone would stop to ask me about Jesus?
Call to compassion April 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Yes, we encounter pain and suffering on earth, but we walk with one another, and God is with us every step along the way.
When I am not enough September 19, 2016By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church “We are to become vessels of God’s compassionate love for others,” St. Clare of Assisi said.
My father’s cookies June 22, 2016By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church How extraordinary is a father’s love, especially that of God the Father, who has faith that we will continue to try to become the best version of ourselves, that we will fail but we will also achieve, and that one day we will be with him in heaven.
