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The Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference, osso buco, and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes)
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The Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference, osso buco, and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 9, 20214 min read
~1~ Lately, I have been trying to think of small things that I can do for myself. I don’t mean that I try to be self-centered or treat myself to jewelry and boxes of chocolates. I mean that I am trying to carve out time for things that feed my spirit such as daily Mass […]
This gift is for the birds
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This gift is for the birds

Rita BuettnerOctober 6, 20213 min read
I could only think of one solution. I asked my father whether he would be willing to build a stand for the cages.
How I became friends with St. Francis
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How I became friends with St. Francis

Rita BuettnerOctober 3, 20213 min read
Sometimes we invite a new saint into our lives, but sometimes they choose us. That’s what happened with my friendship with St. Francis of Assisi.
Celebrating St. Therese, in-person school thoughts, and Instapot success (7 Quick Takes)
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Celebrating St. Therese, in-person school thoughts, and Instapot success (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 1, 20214 min read
October is starting with beautiful fall weather, just the way Octobers should. October also begins with the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.
You have something in common with Justin Tucker
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You have something in common with Justin Tucker

Rita BuettnerSeptember 28, 20213 min read
Justin Tucker was born to kick—and kick far and accurately. When I see someone so clearly in their element, using talents given to them by God, I find myself thinking about how each person has a vocation.
Highlights from one a-maze-ing week (7 Quick Takes)
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Highlights from one a-maze-ing week (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 26, 20214 min read
Saturday was a perfect day for getting lost in a corn maze and spending some time as a family.
On the eve of forever
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On the eve of forever

Rita BuettnerSeptember 23, 20212 min read
Saying yes to forever requires an amazing leap of love. Living that yes every day requires an even deeper, truer love.
Happy 1st birthday to our baby finches!
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Happy 1st birthday to our baby finches!

Rita BuettnerSeptember 19, 20215 min read
This weekend the baby birds are turning 1 year old. It’s impossible and wonderful.
No sorrow too great for our Mother
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No sorrow too great for our Mother

Rita BuettnerSeptember 14, 20213 min read
There’s no grief we can bring to our Blessed Mother that she doesn’t understand.
Happy rutabaga to you, virtual back-to-school night, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Happy rutabaga to you, virtual back-to-school night, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 12, 20214 min read
There are three kinds of people in the world: people who love rutabaga, people who love giving rutabaga as gifts, and people who can’t believe I would write so many words about rutabaga.
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