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Just by showing up
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Just by showing up

Rita BuettnerJuly 27, 20223 min read
A few weeks ago, a jury summons came in the mail.
Where is God on your family’s calendar?
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Where is God on your family’s calendar?

Laura Kelly FanucciJuly 26, 20223 min read
If someone found your planner on the bus or a stranger glanced at your calendar on the wall or a hacker gained access to your phone’s events, would they see any sign you were a Catholic?
Texting with kids, Mr. Trash Wheel, and what’s in my Instapot (7 Quick Takes)
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Texting with kids, Mr. Trash Wheel, and what’s in my Instapot (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 23, 20224 min read
One night this week, our older son went to the double feature at Bengie’s Drive-in Theatre with friends. Since there were just three of us, we decided to go out to dinner.
Do you take pictures of your food?
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Do you take pictures of your food?

Rita BuettnerJuly 21, 20223 min read
Some people, it turns out, don’t feel the need to photograph their food before eating it—even if they’re in Italy. And that’s fine.
The Catholic parish in a time of violence
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The Catholic parish in a time of violence

Bishop W. Shawn McKnightJuly 19, 20225 min read
We seem to be in an epidemic of mass shootings, with so many innocent people killed, leaving entire communities in deep pain.
A smiling pie, a summer reward, self-checkouts, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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A smiling pie, a summer reward, self-checkouts, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 16, 20224 min read
In the busyness of summer, I haven’t written 7 Quick Takes in a few weeks, so I hope you enjoy these! ~1~ My friend Olivia came to dinner this week, so I made an apple pie. You never need a reason to bake a pie, but having a friend over is special, especially when you […]
The Rainbow After the Storm
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The Rainbow After the Storm

Rita BuettnerJuly 12, 20222 min read
But at the end, even when the storm leaves damage and destruction, there is quiet and stillness. There is hope and peace and a promise of tomorrow.
Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers
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Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers

Rita BuettnerJuly 11, 20223 min read
We shared the Catholic faith with youngsters and learned how to capture their attention and help bring Bible stories to life.
Skating through life
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Skating through life

Rita BuettnerJuly 6, 20223 min read
I walked to the counter and paid to rent a pair of skates and put them on.
Baltimore’s strongman
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Baltimore’s strongman

George P. Matysek Jr.July 5, 20223 min read
Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights.
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