I make messes by accident and on purpose over and over and over, and God continuously offers forgiveness and strength and peace.
Of spilled juice, and joy
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Sounding out the words
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How wonderful that, even when life isn’t easy and we struggle to be all we can be, our Father is watching us with a divine love that is beyond understanding.
Saving a seat for a stranger
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The responsibility to make everyone feel welcome at Mass begins with each of us.
Wearin’ of the Green
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I’ve never been to the Emerald Isle. But throughout my childhood, my mother made sure my siblings and I knew we were Irish.
Lesson in love
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In the wake of the death of her brother-in-law, Rita Buettner encourages readers to build a legacy of love.
Say ‘yes’ to God’s plan
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As we look at the New Year ahead of us, it’s impossible to know what opportunities and challenges we will encounter during the next 365 days. We have no choice but to say yes to all of it, even the unknowns.
The anticipation of Advent
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
