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Following the Star
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Following the Star

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20203 min read
We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.
Celebrate God, every day
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Celebrate God, every day

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 27, 20204 min read
Every day we can celebrate the God who comes to us in others, and in the events of life.
7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)
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7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20206 min read
Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.
Great Christmas carols you may not have heard
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Great Christmas carols you may not have heard

George P. Matysek Jr.December 24, 20205 min read
George Matysek picks some of his favorite Christmas carols you may never have heard.
Brighten the tangled night
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Brighten the tangled night

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 24, 20202 min read
We Christians believe that God has entered into this world of fear.
Home for the holidays
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Home for the holidays

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20203 min read
I’ve been feeling sad that we won’t get to spend time with family the way we normally would. But I’m trying to remember that changes in plans don’t always end in disappointment.
Deck the halls and move the finches
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Deck the halls and move the finches

Rita BuettnerDecember 20, 20204 min read
We had to separate our finches and move them into different cages. I just didn’t know how we would do it.
First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)
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First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20205 min read
We had our first snow this week, and we were all excited about it.
What’s your favorite Christmas film?
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What’s your favorite Christmas film?

Paul McMullenDecember 17, 20206 min read
Paul McMullen shares some of the Catholic Review’s all-time favorite Christmas movies.
Do you hear what I hear? Family’s ‘bracket’ determines Christmas carol favorites
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Do you hear what I hear? Family’s ‘bracket’ determines Christmas carol favorites

Bo SmolkaDecember 17, 20204 min read
The Smolka family explores how favorite Christmas carols stack up.
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