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An invitation from God
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An invitation from God

Rita BuettnerMarch 23, 20233 min read
Every year as the Feast of the Annunciation approaches, I think of how our Blessed Mother received the news that she would be the mother of Jesus.
Let’s make another St. Patrick’s Day Parade memory
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Let’s make another St. Patrick’s Day Parade memory

Rita BuettnerMarch 12, 20234 min read
For as long as I can remember, the Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been part of my world.
A Lenten Search
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A Lenten Search

Rita BuettnerMarch 8, 20233 min read
This Lent, as we walk toward Easter, we have a beautiful opportunity to ask ourselves what is missing in our spiritual life and spend time just being with Jesus.
This Lent, you are right where you need to be
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This Lent, you are right where you need to be

Rita BuettnerMarch 6, 20233 min read
Some Sundays getting to Mass is trickier than usual, and this weekend, my husband and ended up going to separate services since we were all on different schedules. I was running behind, and I headed to a parish we only visit occasionally.
Launching into Lent (7 Quick Takes)
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Launching into Lent (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 26, 20234 min read
It made me feel as if God was saying, “Just keep your eyes on Jesus, and your Lent will be just fine.”
Failing at Lent? You’re doing just fine
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Failing at Lent? You’re doing just fine

Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20233 min read
I was so proud of him. I didn’t care whether he made the team. I cared that he would feel good about how he did. I wanted him to be happy he had given it a shot.
Looking ahead to Lent, cousins visiting, a mother’s mistake, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Looking ahead to Lent, cousins visiting, a mother’s mistake, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 19, 20234 min read
It’s hard to believe that Lent starts in just a few days and that Ash Wednesday is this week. I’m looking forward to Lent and have no concrete plan yet—except filling our prayer basket with intentions to pick each morning.
A question to ask yourself as you prepare for Lent
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A question to ask yourself as you prepare for Lent

Rita BuettnerFebruary 16, 20234 min read
As we look ahead to the start of Lent, I’ve been thinking that that is a question we can ask ourselves about our relationship with God. “How do we show God that we love him, and how does he show us that he loves us?”
Candy before Mass
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Candy before Mass

Rita BuettnerFebruary 15, 20233 min read
Even people who remember not to scarf down a box of Nerds minutes before Mass still have questions left to discern and explore.
Ramen and dumplings and stamps, oh my (7 Quick Takes)
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Ramen and dumplings and stamps, oh my (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 11, 20234 min read
Our children love ramen, but I don’t think I’ve ever made homemade ramen before.
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