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It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks
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It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20233 min read
During this season of gratitude, may you see God’s hand in the greatest joys of your life and know that he was also with you in the challenging times.
A glimpse into a father’s love
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A glimpse into a father’s love

Rita BuettnerNovember 9, 20232 min read
I always love watching the children approach the altar for a blessing on their way to learn about God during the Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Praying for souls, autumn thoughts, a rosary and a reunion (7 Quick Takes)
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Praying for souls, autumn thoughts, a rosary and a reunion (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20234 min read
~1~ During this month when we pray for All Souls, one of my favorite traditions is filling our prayer basket with the names of loved ones who have died. Every day we pull a name and pray for that person (or people, in some cases) that day. I didn’t have a chance to fill the […]
Learning about saints at Sunday School
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Learning about saints at Sunday School

Rita BuettnerOctober 29, 20233 min read
With everything I have going on this fall, I wasn’t looking for anything else to do. Sometimes I have an idea, though, and I just can’t shake it. That’s how I felt when I first thought about volunteering to teach faith formation at our parish. I haven’t taught Sunday School since the year the pandemic […]
O God, How Great Thou Art
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O God, How Great Thou Art

Rita BuettnerOctober 22, 20233 min read
The whole weekend I had felt surrounded by God’s presence and love. But as the music washed over me, and I joined my voice to the others in that sacred space, I felt loved, comforted, and so at peace.
We are loved
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We are loved

Rita BuettnerOctober 18, 20233 min read
We were created out of love, redeemed by love and designed for love.
The Rosary: A prayer for when you can’t find the words
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The Rosary: A prayer for when you can’t find the words

Rita BuettnerOctober 14, 20233 min read
As life has presented its twists and turns, I’ve discovered that there are times when the Rosary is like a lifeline—a simple and beautiful connection to our Blessed Mother and to Jesus.
A day of grief and happy memories
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A day of grief and happy memories

Rita BuettnerOctober 10, 20233 min read
It was just an ordinary day. I was rushing around getting people ready for school, trying to make sure we didn’t miss the bus, explaining the schedule for the day, while keeping half an eye on my phone in case the workday was starting early. Then, all of a sudden, as my younger son was […]
Birthday buddies
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Birthday buddies

Rita BuettnerOctober 4, 20232 min read
Six years ago, when my sister was expecting her twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I thought it would be fun for them to share that day together.
That Time We Met Brooks Robinson
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That Time We Met Brooks Robinson

Rita BuettnerSeptember 26, 20237 min read
Our fifth grader went first, stepping up to meet Brooks Robinson who smiled and commented that our boy wasn’t in school.
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