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A small and simple gesture of sympathy
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A small and simple gesture of sympathy

Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20182 min read
A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)
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A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 23, 20184 min read
I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
Illustrated family portraits
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Illustrated family portraits

Robyn BarberryFebruary 23, 20184 min read
Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.
Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation
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Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation

George WeigelFebruary 22, 20184 min read
Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace. 
The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story
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The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story

Diane Batts MorrowFebruary 22, 20185 min read
In responding to the call of their teaching mission, the Oblate Sisters nurtured the minds and souls of black folk, the very elements of black existence white society routinely denied.
Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter
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Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter

Father J. Collin PostonFebruary 20, 20184 min read
A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty
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Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty

Rita BuettnerFebruary 15, 20184 min read
Today we start the Year of the Dog, which is somehow much more exciting than the rooster or the goat. We are all quite excited about it.
Can blessed automobile be auctioned?
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Can blessed automobile be auctioned?

Father Kenneth DoyleFebruary 14, 20182 min read
Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
Three cheers for Lucas
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Three cheers for Lucas

Richard DoerflingerFebruary 13, 20184 min read
In a week dominated by the Winter Olympics and news of partisan combat (of course) in Washington, D.C., I am transfixed by the contagious smile of one little boy named Lucas Warren.
Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions
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Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions

Rita BuettnerFebruary 12, 20182 min read
It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.
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