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Today could have been the day
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Today could have been the day

Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20262 min read
I hoped everything would be fine, and that the baby would continue to grow and thrive. But, just a few weeks later, we learned the baby had passed away.
Discover a New Year 
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Discover a New Year 

Rita BuettnerDecember 31, 20253 min read
We might see this new time in muted sepia tones or we might see it unfolding in vibrant technicolor. However we feel about this new year, we have the chance to begin again. And we hold onto the faith that we are not alone. 
Bowling Three Strikes in a Row
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Bowling Three Strikes in a Row

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read
A few days ago, we went bowling with friends. I can’t remember the last time we bowled as a family, and it was so much fun. The dads in the group were the strongest bowlers among the two families, but everyone was fairly laidback. No one was that concerned with winning or competing at a […]
5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals
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5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read
Whether you’re setting resolutions or just looking for a way to take intentional steps on your faith journey, here are a few ideas for how to set the stage for a fruitful new year.
Thank you, God, for the Last Minute
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Thank you, God, for the Last Minute

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20253 min read
Still shopping? Not sure what you’re making for Christmas dinner—or who’s hosting? I have good news for you, last-minute friends. This is our time to shine.
How about a little Old Bay on your Advent
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How about a little Old Bay on your Advent

Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20253 min read
In an era where we’re not producing the penny anymore, returning Old Bay to its original metal canister somehow feels reassuring.
That’s No Coincidence
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That’s No Coincidence

Rita BuettnerDecember 2, 20253 min read
I never would have thought those two things would happen on the same day.
While you wait 
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While you wait 

Rita BuettnerDecember 1, 20253 min read
During this time of preparation for Christmas, Advent offers us a beautiful opportunity to grow in faith while we are waiting.
What’s Your Starter Word (for Advent and for Wordle)
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What’s Your Starter Word (for Advent and for Wordle)

Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20253 min read
Whether we’re playing Wordle or entering Advent, we might not begin the same way every time.
St. Therese’s Little Way in Action
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St. Therese’s Little Way in Action

Rita BuettnerNovember 25, 20254 min read
I had to trust there was more space than there seemed to be. There must be, since there was a smiling attendant waving us on.
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