rita buettner commentary CommentaryThe Domestic Church The baby at Mass Rita BuettnerSeptember 23, 20243 min read Each of us has times when we are that squirming, fussing child at Mass. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Pray and Do Not Worry Rita BuettnerSeptember 16, 20243 min read It was late afternoon, and my son and I were running late for an appointment—again. As we walked across the parking lot, a woman approached us. “Would you help me?” she said. I could see the distress in her eyes, and I could tell she really did need help. She pointed to her car, which […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window Sadness after the closing of adoption from China Rita BuettnerSeptember 8, 20243 min read I learned last week that China has closed its international adoption program. The closing is a blow to a program that has brought so many families together. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 10 tips for new working moms Rita BuettnerSeptember 1, 20246 min read The other day I was chatting with a colleague who is a relatively new mom. We were talking about the challenges of working while raising a child. Her baby boy had started walking while they were on vacation, and she was relieved not to have missed seeing that happen for the first time. She mentioned […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window Holding Onto Summer Rita BuettnerAugust 31, 20243 min read Summer is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it—the heat, the long sunny days, and the lack of routine. This summer we didn’t plan much for our teens, and that only enhanced the time off. It was a season of freedom—no bedtimes and no early mornings. It was glorious. And we […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window Keep the faith, parents Rita BuettnerAugust 25, 20244 min read That is part of being a parent—offering, inviting, hoping, and loving, and recognizing that your child might take a different path. BlogCommentaryOpen Window No warranty needed Rita BuettnerAugust 19, 20243 min read ’Tis the season for back-to-school shopping, and last week I found myself at the computer store, picking up a laptop. The store employee behind the counter rang up the purchase and then looked at me. “Do you want to get the warranty on that?” “No,” I said. “It costs almost half the price of the […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window Food for the Back-to-School Journey Rita BuettnerAugust 11, 20242 min read Each of us needs nourishment today and tomorrow. We need something to sustain us through the challenges and obstacles along the way. BlogCommentaryOlympicsOpen WindowUncategorized That Pommel Horse Guy Rita BuettnerAugust 3, 20243 min read His name is Stephen Nedoroscik, but they call him Clark Kent. After hours of waiting for his turn, he pulls off his glasses, strides up to the pommel horse, swings around with incredible skill and strength, and dismounts. He’s an athlete and an artist. He has an eye condition that prevents him seeing while he’s […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window The Gift of a Birthday Surprise Rita BuettnerJuly 27, 20244 min read My birthday happens to fall on July 26, the feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne, our Blessed Mother’s parents. We don’t know much about their lives, but we know that they became parents late in life—and later the grandparents of Jesus. Their story shows us a few things: Faith can move mountains. God has […] Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 92 Next