rita buettner commentary BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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 […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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 […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. CommentaryThe Domestic Church We are loved Rita BuettnerOctober 18, 20233 min read We were created out of love, redeemed by love and designed for love. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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 […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Celebrating 19 years of marriage Rita BuettnerSeptember 26, 20233 min read Life is full of jumping spiders—and other things that are much more stressful and problematic. Nineteen years into marriage, I’m grateful that I don’t have to experience them alone. Previous 1 … 3 4 5 … 88 Next