rita buettner commentary BlogCommentaryOpen Window Remembering a Jesuit priest and family friend, Father David Allen Rita BuettnerSeptember 17, 20234 min read Earlier this week, I learned that one of our family friends, Rev. David Allen, S.J., passed away. BlogCommentaryOpen Window What Mother Teresa teaches us about love Rita BuettnerSeptember 4, 20233 min read If we don’t feed ourselves physically, spiritually, and emotionally, we will be depleted—and unable to be what we want to be—what we are called to be—for others. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A trip to the State Fair, the start of school, texting fun, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 4, 20234 min read Summer isn’t complete without a trip to the Maryland State Fair. I always enjoy that one final burst of summer fun, spending money and consuming treats with reckless abandon. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A lesson in trust (and a prayer for a new driver) Rita BuettnerAugust 30, 20233 min read Letting your child drive your car is exciting and terrifying. And I found myself thinking about how often God asks us to place our trust not just in him, but in others. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Goodbye summer, hello school, anniversaries, and other fun (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerAugust 27, 20234 min read ~1~ I don’t ever want summer to end. It’s gone by much too quickly. I also need summer vacation to end so we can return to more of a routine. My emotions are always mixed this time of year. Summer is my favorite season, and I want our children to have more time to rest […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window The day my nephew moved into my alma mater Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20234 min read When my nephew was looking at colleges last year, he decided to apply to my alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For some reason, I didn’t think it was likely he would go. But F&M offered him a spot in the Class of 2027—and he said yes! As the weeks of summer […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window “Holy Women, Holy Lives”: Nominations open for the Maryland Catholic Woman of the Year Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20233 min read You may know a woman who demonstrates spirituality, leadership, and service to Christ, His Church, and society. You have the opportunity to nominate her for this award. BlogCommentaryOpen WindowUncategorized Praying for a baby on the way Rita BuettnerAugust 16, 20234 min read Praying the Rosary on your own is a beautiful experience. But praying the Rosary in a group setting, gathered around a mother-to-be, knowing a new little life is growing inside her, is extraordinarily powerful. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Transfiguration moments for parents Rita BuettnerAugust 6, 20233 min read On the Feast of Transfiguration, I’ve been reflecting on the transfiguration moments in my own life, when I look at our children and see God at work within them. BlogCommentaryOpen Window My First Real Job Rita BuettnerAugust 4, 20234 min read As a recent college graduate, I was excited and nervous, and maybe even scared to move to a new place where I didn’t know anyone. But I wanted to give journalism a try, and I couldn’t wait to get started. Previous 1 … 17 18 19 … 101 Next