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Thank you, God, for a new year
ChristmasCommentaryThe Domestic Church

Thank you, God, for a new year

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20203 min read
Thank you for today, God, and for tomorrow – the days ahead we have yet to unwrap and discover.
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A word and a saint for your New Year
BlogCommentaryOpen WindowSaints

A word and a saint for your New Year

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20202 min read
So, I am not making any specific New Year’s resolutions. But I love choosing an inspirational word of the year and a saint of the year.
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Following the Star
BlogCommentaryOpen Window

Following the Star

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20203 min read
We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.
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Celebrate God, every day
ChristmasCommentaryWit & Wisdom

Celebrate God, every day

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 27, 20204 min read
Every day we can celebrate the God who comes to us in others, and in the events of life.
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7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)
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7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20206 min read
Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.
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Great Christmas carols you may not have heard
#IamCatholicArts & CultureChristmasCommentaryFeatureThe Narthex

Great Christmas carols you may not have heard

George P. Matysek Jr.December 24, 20205 min read
George Matysek picks some of his favorite Christmas carols you may never have heard.
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Brighten the tangled night
ChristmasCommentaryWit & Wisdom

Brighten the tangled night

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 24, 20202 min read
We Christians believe that God has entered into this world of fear.
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Home for the holidays
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Home for the holidays

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20203 min read
I’ve been feeling sad that we won’t get to spend time with family the way we normally would. But I’m trying to remember that changes in plans don’t always end in disappointment.
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Deck the halls and move the finches
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Deck the halls and move the finches

Rita BuettnerDecember 20, 20204 min read
We had to separate our finches and move them into different cages. I just didn’t know how we would do it.
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First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)
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First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20205 min read
We had our first snow this week, and we were all excited about it.
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