commeNTARY A More Human SocietyCommentary Of wedding cakes and our tenuous freedoms Richard DoerflingerJune 6, 20184 min read Richard Doerflinger finds rich ironies in the Supreme Court’s wedding cake ruling. AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News Solitude and solace Paul McMullenJune 6, 20183 min read After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever. BlogOpen Window Welcome to the world, little one Rita BuettnerJune 5, 20182 min read Backpacks were packed, shoes were on, and we were gathering things to head out the door when the phone rang. BlogOpen Window A field trip, little league, a new flyswatter, chocolate chip cookie dough yogurt, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMay 31, 20183 min read Our sons went on a joint field trip this week, and I got to tag along as a chaperone. A More Human SocietyBlogRespect Life Hype and reality on family planning Richard DoerflingerMay 31, 20184 min read According to a 2016 fact sheet by the Guttmacher Institute, a former Planned Parenthood affiliate, the federal government spends well over $2 billion a year on family planning, mostly through Medicaid (not affected by the regulation). BlogBoots Laced Under Armour and #WeWill Craig GouldMay 30, 20183 min read We can’t just say, “we love the young church.” We have to name them. Jazmine, Michael, Shantay, Jose and all those other young people in your church require adults who can call them by name. BlogUnconditional Called to serve Robyn BarberryMay 29, 20183 min read When Deacon Ray Van Pelt announced at the end of Mass at St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen that the church was looking for altar servers, Collin whispered to me, “I want to do that!”Collin has been attending Mass weekly (barring the occasional snow storm or stomach bug) since he was 5 days old. Unlike […] BlogOpen Window Orange Jell-O Rita BuettnerMay 28, 20182 min read I’m never sure why we have Jell-O on hand. CommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary ‘Do this in memory of me’ Father Curtiss DwyerMay 28, 20185 min read Memorial Day is an opportunity, as a nation, to remember and appreciate those who have died so that we might live … freely. BlogOpen Window A wet spring, patients and patience, Legos, bees, and planning a paper plate party (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMay 25, 20184 min read Spring has sprung! Or maybe we’re headed straight into summer! But I am so happy to see sunshine and hear birds singing. It’s also been an incredibly moist spring. As I was walking to a meeting at work the other day, I noticed we were growing a beautiful crop of mushrooms on campus. Previous 1 … 192 193 194 … 238 Next