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Just a Hamper
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Just a Hamper

Rita BuettnerSeptember 19, 20222 min read
We just got rid of our old hamper. It was just a hamper.
Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes)
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Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 18, 20225 min read
The other day, I went to the store to make a very practical, necessary purchase, and on my way to the register, I saw a mini waffle maker.
Making time to make jam
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Making time to make jam

Rita BuettnerSeptember 15, 20223 min read
This has been the bumpiest school start that I can remember. I keep saying we will find our rhythm—and we will. But we are going to miss the bus a few more times before we do.
Power of prayer can pull you out of low-power mode
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Power of prayer can pull you out of low-power mode

Robyn BarberrySeptember 15, 20223 min read
Conserve your power to empower yourself and empower our Lord.
Christ’s way will bring us to truth
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Christ’s way will bring us to truth

Mary MarroccoSeptember 15, 20225 min read
Jesus shows us we’re like lamps, meant to be lighted, to be seen, and to help others see the light.
Expanding the circle of protection
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Expanding the circle of protection

Greg ErlandsonSeptember 12, 20224 min read
Some Catholics may oppose the death penalty but are just fine with abortion, while others proudly declare that life is sacred but support the warehousing and execution of prisoners.
Always choose love over complaints
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Always choose love over complaints

Father Joseph BreighnerSeptember 12, 20222 min read
Because I realize that talking about my ailments only increases my awareness of them, I am practicing suffering in silence more and more.
Late-summer crabs, a bathroom renovation, and Back to School Night (7 Quick Takes)
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Late-summer crabs, a bathroom renovation, and Back to School Night (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 10, 20225 min read
When I was growing up, my family had steamed crabs very rarely—usually when out-of-town relatives were visiting. My husband spent more time near the water, so he had them more often.
Invite Jesus to center of lives when in eye of storm
Charity in TruthCommentary

Invite Jesus to center of lives when in eye of storm

Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 8, 20223 min read
It is better to be at the center of the storm than to be on its edges, where we are likely to be blown away.
It’s been over a year since I last posted here. Let me tell you why.
CommentaryUnconditional

It’s been over a year since I last posted here. Let me tell you why.

Robyn BarberrySeptember 6, 20223 min read
Sometimes I imagine the Holy Spirit as a butterfly sitting on my shoulder, brushing my cheeks with its wings, whispering softly in my ear.
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