commeNTARY CommentaryGuest Commentary Feast of Immaculate Conception recognizes Mary’s sinless nature Monsignor Charles M. ManganNovember 23, 20214 min read Mary lived virtuously by adoring her Creator, obeying his commands and serving her neighbors. BlogCommentaryOpen Window School bus worries, after-school treats, instant coffee, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20214 min read I hope your week went well. I’m looking back on ours and sharing 7 Quick Takes. ~1~ The school week opened with concerns about a school bus driver strike. I tried to arrange my work schedule so I wouldn’t be far from our sons’ school in case they were stranded there and needed a ride […] ChristmasCommentaryQuestion Corner Dementia and the Eucharist/What is the nativity fast? Father Kenneth DoyleNovember 17, 20213 min read Father Doyle fields questions about dementia and the Eucharist, and the Nativity fast. BlogCommentaryOpen Window The Miracle of Adoption Rita BuettnerNovember 15, 20213 min read It’s one of the great wonders of adoption. Nothing is bigger than love. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Cake, chocolate, coffee, and creative gifts Rita BuettnerNovember 13, 20214 min read Our older son turned 14 this week. Every age so far has been my favorite, and 14 is really wonderful. BlogCommentaryOpen Window An unexpected sign of God’s love Rita BuettnerNovember 10, 20212 min read On this day in the chapel, I had the most beautiful and unexpected experience. CommentaryCoronavirusQuestion Corner COVID-19 vaccine and parents’ role/Marriage and celibacy Father Kenneth DoyleNovember 9, 20214 min read Father Doyle fields questions on the COVID-19 vaccine and celibacy and marriage. CommentaryEucharistGuest Commentary The miracle we share at every Mass Greg ErlandsonNovember 9, 20213 min read Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not. CommentaryThe Domestic Church The joy of praying for others Rita BuettnerNovember 8, 20214 min read We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A sticker surprise, a post-Halloween breakfast, and my request for advice (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 6, 20214 min read Is there anything more wonderful than a surprise piece of mail? Previous 1 … 148 149 150 … 296 Next
