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Where everybody knows your name
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Where everybody knows your name

Suzanna Molino SingletonDecember 11, 20194 min read
Yes, belonging to places is good – it feels right, we fit in. We should all belong to some place, to some group, to some church, even to someone. Where do you feel as if you belong?
The more, the merrier
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The more, the merrier

George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read
As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
The gift of a ‘banana tree’
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The gift of a ‘banana tree’

Rita BuettnerDecember 9, 20194 min read
During this season of giving, as we thoughtfully select gifts for people we know and love – and maybe even for strangers – how wonderful to consider that a gift may bring joy not just in the moment of opening, but also for years to come.
No sales pitch required
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No sales pitch required

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 8, 20192 min read
The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting
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Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting

Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20194 min read
When my husband and I were matched with our son, we thought we might travel to China to adopt him in just a few short months. But it turned out to be a much longer process.As the months dragged on and the wheels of bureaucracy moved slowly on both sides of the world, I grew […]
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 5, 20195 min read
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Every year we leave our shoes by the door the night before his feast day, and we wake up the next morning to treats in our shoes.
The four Ps of Advent
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The four Ps of Advent

Father J. Collin PostonDecember 5, 20193 min read
Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
Approach Advent with a sense of wonder
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Approach Advent with a sense of wonder

Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20193 min read
It’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. So, maybe instead of resisting, we should lean into all of it. Maybe we can embrace the fullness of Advent and soak it all in.
Thanksgiving leftovers and highlights, oyster shucking, a ride in a vintage car, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Thanksgiving leftovers and highlights, oyster shucking, a ride in a vintage car, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 29, 20194 min read
Thanksgiving is about spending time with people we love, but it’s also about the food. And you can’t have Thanksgiving dinner without pie.
My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger
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My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger

Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 29, 20194 min read
This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things.
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