commeNTARY BlogOpen Window Spring blossoms, old photos, baking, and everything except what’s on everyone’s minds in 7 Quick Takes Rita BuettnerMarch 14, 20204 min read Many of us have one topic on our minds right now, but my mother challenged me to write a 7 Quick Takes post that doesn’t mention it. And I do love a challenge. So, here we go. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentaryLent A good and upright man Christopher GuntyMarch 11, 20204 min read Joseph is a strong role model for someone who accepts the will of the Lord and lives it out. CommentaryGuest Commentary The black Catholic nun every American should know Shannen Dee WilliamsMarch 9, 20204 min read As we celebrate women’s history month this March, I encourage every person to commit the name of Anne Marie Becraft and her revolutionary fight against slavery and racism in the American Catholic Church and nation at large to memory. BlogOpen Window Missing the holy water Rita BuettnerMarch 8, 20202 min read Dipping your fingers into holy water on your way into Mass seems like a small gesture until you can’t do it. There was no water there. I could bless myself with a waterless cross, but I missed that tangible encounter. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized The deliciousness of meatless Fridays, a child’s innovation, a Shamrock shake, and signs of Lent (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMarch 7, 20203 min read I love Lenten Fridays so much that I always think I should give up something else besides meat those days. CommentaryWit & Wisdom Limitless love Father Joseph BreighnerMarch 6, 20202 min read When we believe that we are made of the “stuff” of God, then we have the power to co-create our world again in God’s likeness. Our time is limited. Our love is not. Charity in TruthCommentary Forgive us our trespasses Archbishop William E. LoriMarch 5, 20204 min read Sin is a wound in the heart of an all-loving God. This should bring home to us the enormity and preciousness of God’s gift of mercy. BlogSnippets of Faith Nine ways to have fun in church Suzanna Molino SingletonMarch 4, 20203 min read I like to think God has a good sense of humor. So who says we can’t have fun in church? BlogLentOpen Window “Are you from Iowa?” Rita BuettnerMarch 3, 20203 min read A chance meeting with strangers added light to this Lenten journey. CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest CommentaryLent Lenten silence amid turmoil Effie CaldarolaMarch 3, 20203 min read In the midst of trial and worry, we seek the intimacy of this powerful and mysterious force we call God. Let Lent open us to grace, to see the big picture, even if it’s impossible to imagine 15 Milky Ways. Previous 1 … 121 122 123 … 218 Next