rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window 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. BlogBooksOpen Window 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.” BlogOpen Window 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. CommentaryThe Domestic Church 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. BlogOpen Window 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. BlogOpen Window 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. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized 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.” BlogOpen WindowUncategorized 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. BlogOpen Window 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. BlogOpen Window 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. Previous 1 … 84 85 86 … 101 Next