commeNTARY BlogOpen Window Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 19, 20174 min read We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious. BlogThe Catholic Difference The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25 George WeigelOctober 19, 20174 min read If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend. BlogOpen Window Screen Time (in rhyme) Rita BuettnerOctober 17, 20171 min read A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory BlogUnconditional Autism: The new doorway — Pt. 1 Robyn BarberryOctober 14, 20174 min read Today my son was diagnosed with autism – or ASD. I wasn’t terribly surprised. If anything, I was relieved. BlogOpen Window Joy and sorrow, remembering a much-loved brother-in-law, and other moments from the week (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 14, 20175 min read We are grieving the loss of a young and much loved husband, father of four, brother-in-law, son, brother, and uncle. BlogOpen Window A rose and an answered prayer (or what happened after our child care fell apart) Rita BuettnerOctober 9, 20173 min read Two weeks ago when I was praying a novena to St. Therese, I asked her help on a number of things. I explained to her about our children’s transition to their new school. CommentaryWit & Wisdom Theology of water Father Joseph BreighnerOctober 8, 20173 min read In recent months we have seen the destructive power of water, especially in Texas and then Florida. Yet, we are born in water. And we know that we can all live longer without food than without water. BlogOpen Window Birthday celebrations, an inflatable pug, goalie lessons, and orange you glad it’s time for 7 Quick Takes Rita BuettnerOctober 7, 20175 min read Our 4th grader is learning the state capitals. If you’ve never had a child learning the state capitals, maybe that doesn’t sound like an excuse. But I consider it a part-time job. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentaryRespect Life Amen: Lessons learned about human life Christopher GuntyOctober 5, 20173 min read My folks showed the face of Christ to those they met. They instilled respect for life in us. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized The joy of gift-giving (or a special moment on the Feast of St. Francis) Rita BuettnerOctober 4, 20173 min read It seemed as if I had all summer to hunt for a statue, and though I kept my eyes open, I couldn’t find the right one in time for his birthday. Previous 1 … 254 255 256 … 279 Next