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Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 30, 20215 min read
We had a Halloween party at work this week, which felt like another victory over the pandemic. Office parties were one of the things I really missed while working from home.
A Special Halloween Visitor
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A Special Halloween Visitor

Rita BuettnerOctober 29, 20212 min read
As we were sitting on the floor on Halloween night swapping Milky Ways for Milk Duds, there would be a knock at the door, and the Bean Bear would walk in.
Saints and other fine souls
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Saints and other fine souls

Christopher GuntyOctober 26, 20214 min read
We all want to be saints. That’s our goal as Catholic Christians – to live a holy life worthy of heaven.
Seek and you shall find
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Seek and you shall find

Rita BuettnerOctober 25, 20213 min read
Even when I think I’m lacking something, I have exactly what I need.
Mary’s message
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Mary’s message

Brett RobinsonOctober 25, 20214 min read
Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable.
Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 23, 20214 min read
Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
The most important thing I’ll do today
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The most important thing I’ll do today

Rita BuettnerOctober 22, 20213 min read
Nieces are phenomenal, and seventh birthdays are so special.
Disruptions in church/Disposition of altar relics
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Disruptions in church/Disposition of altar relics

Father Kenneth DoyleOctober 19, 20213 min read
Father Doyle clarifies his answer to a question of disruptions at Mass and also fields a questions on altar relics.
Who do you want to be?
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Who do you want to be?

Rita BuettnerOctober 19, 20213 min read
You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, and you’re never too old to consider how God might be asking you to change.
Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises  (7 Quick Takes)
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Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 16, 20215 min read
Halloween is creeping closer, and I find myself realizing that our trick-or-treating days are over.
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