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Tie tying, homework and all that jazz, learning the Apostles’ Creed, a favorite board game, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Tie tying, homework and all that jazz, learning the Apostles’ Creed, a favorite board game, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerApril 12, 20184 min read
My parents sent our second-grader a new tie with a First Communion tie tack to wear, and he could not wait to put it on when it arrived.
Good Enough Is Good Enough: Q&A with Author Colleen Duggan
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Good Enough Is Good Enough: Q&A with Author Colleen Duggan

Rita BuettnerApril 11, 20184 min read
“Writing is such a form of prayer,” Colleen told me. “When I get out of the way, the Holy Spirit can really work through me.”
The first day of baseball season
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The first day of baseball season

Rita BuettnerApril 9, 20183 min read
At that first practice, anything and everything is possible. The season lies ahead of us fresh and clean and exciting.
Saving a seat for a stranger
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Saving a seat for a stranger

Rita BuettnerApril 9, 20184 min read
The responsibility to make everyone feel welcome at Mass begins with each of us.
Easter dinner and eggs and bunnies, a half-birthday celebration, and a sign of gratitude (7 Quick Takes)
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Easter dinner and eggs and bunnies, a half-birthday celebration, and a sign of gratitude (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerApril 5, 20184 min read
Easter fun, eggs, babies and gratitude.
Yet another reason to sing Alleluia
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Yet another reason to sing Alleluia

Rita BuettnerApril 3, 20182 min read
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you didn’t get hit by the Chinese space station.
Boiling eggs, a new teakettle, a Garmin for Jesus, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Boiling eggs, a new teakettle, a Garmin for Jesus, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerMarch 30, 20183 min read
Every year when I take out the eggs for Easter I google “how to boil eggs.”
Five inspiring quotes from Sister Helen Prejean
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Five inspiring quotes from Sister Helen Prejean

Rita BuettnerMarch 27, 20182 min read
Here are five of my favorite quotes from Sister Helen’s talk, though she has given me so much to think about this week.
The joy of snow days, when St. Anthony comes through, March Madness limericks, and other inspiration (7 Quick Takes)
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The joy of snow days, when St. Anthony comes through, March Madness limericks, and other inspiration (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerMarch 23, 20184 min read
Just when we thought winter was over, the snow arrived! And, I have to admit, I loved the surprise.
Failing and succeeding and praying through Lent
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Failing and succeeding and praying through Lent

Rita BuettnerMarch 21, 20183 min read
I love Lent. I look forward to it. Going into Lent, I always have plans and ideas for how it could be an amazing journey.
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