rita buettner commentary BlogCommentaryLentOpen Window A Lenten lesson from a bicyclist Rita BuettnerFebruary 22, 20243 min read Lent is young, and we have such a beautiful opportunity to grow in love for Jesus in the days ahead. What a wonderful journey this can be. CommentaryLentThe Domestic Church A time to come home Rita BuettnerFebruary 14, 20243 min read Whatever this Lenten season brings for us, may we trust that God is longing to be closer to each of us, surrounding us with his love, and inviting us into the comfort and joy of a deeper relationship with him. BlogCommentaryLentOpen Window Remembering our Valentine’s Day proposal Rita BuettnerFebruary 12, 20243 min read I knew he had the ring. I knew he was going to propose that night. BlogCommentaryOpen WindowUncategorized How Toby Keith’s Music and Faith Inspired Me Rita BuettnerFebruary 6, 20243 min read When I saw that Toby Keith had passed away at 62, I was stunned. Somehow it didn’t seem possible. I’m a country music fan, and his music was part of the soundtrack running in the background of my life. I remember listening to his music with my sister Treasa during the ’90s when he was […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window A Goal for 2024 Rita BuettnerJanuary 30, 20243 min read Then I thought of going to Mass. I should be able to get to 100 Masses over the next 12 months. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Why did the colleague cross the road? Rita BuettnerJanuary 23, 20242 min read It was sunny and cold. Somehow it felt even colder because of the graying snow lining the curbs. I was leaving work, and I had just texted my son to let him know I was on my way. Just getting out of my parking spot into the flow of traffic was a challenge, with a […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window Nighttime conversations with children and God Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20243 min read The wonder of the Bible reading might be that—even though he’s tired and half-asleep—Eli realizes that God is calling Samuel and tells him how to respond the next time he hears the voice. Eli tells Samuel to say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” BlogCommentaryOpen Window The saint you need for January Rita BuettnerJanuary 13, 20243 min read In the dreariness of January, we might be feeling kind of meh. Well, it turns out there’s a saint for that. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Guide us to thy perfect light Rita BuettnerJanuary 6, 20243 min read Some days we might be like the shepherd in the fields, meeting God unexpectedly without warning. Other days we might be more like the wise men, following a star, looking for God and answering his invitation to be with him. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Head into the adventure of the New Year Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20233 min read As we prepare to begin a new year, I know that the days might not seem all that different on the other side of midnight on January 1. But they also await us with wonder, holding new opportunities and new discoveries. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 88 Next