Rita Buettner, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 9, 2017

As a parent, every day is Christmas morning

As we watch them grow and learn and change, I realize so much of who they are seems to have nothing to do with us.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

May 8, 2017

“Don’t step on a crack. You’ll break your mother’s back!”

I can only hope God will give my husband and me the wisdom, the strength, the courage to handle each stage we will encounter as a family.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

May 6, 2017

7 Quick Takes: Not camping this weekend, dominoes and dishes, my favorite response to Jimmy Kimmel, Star Wars Day, and more

This week's 7 Quick Takes includes a breakfast Star Wars tribute.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 28, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Going camping, cabbage, ham, Harpoon Lagoon, Infertility Awareness Week, and a visit to the cemetery

These week's 7 Quick takes covers ongoing Easter celebrations, camping, a visit to the cemetery and much more!

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 24, 2017

A sweet reminder from our son during Mass

“Pure love ... knows that only one thing is needed to please God,” St. Faustina wrote, “to do even the smallest things out of great love—love, and always love.”

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 21, 2017

7 Quick Takes: Lasagna for Easter, our fun spring break, preparing for summer, a trip to the zoo, and signs of spring

This week's 7 Quick Takes includes Easter fun and a trip to the zoo.

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April 20, 2017

The search for a new-to-us bicycle

Two boys and two bicycles and two bicycle helmets and a new love for bargain shopping. Not bad for a beautiful spring afternoon.

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April 19, 2017

Call to compassion

Yes, we encounter pain and suffering on earth, but we walk with one another, and God is with us every step along the way.

Rita BuettnerCommentary, The Domestic Church

April 14, 2017

What happened when we put all our prayers in one basket for Lent

If I were getting graded on how I’ve done this Lent, I am not sure I would pass.Maybe that’s why I am especially grateful for the prayer basket we filled with intentions before Lent even began.Every morning we’ve pulled out a name for our intention of the day. We’ve prayed for

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April 12, 2017

As my goddaughter turns 1…

One year ago I drove to the hospital to hold my niece for the first time. She was precious and sweet and snuggly and warm.This weekend we celebrated her first birthday. Throughout her party, she was laughing and crawling and bouncing and reaching over to give her big sister a

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April 12, 2017

With a Peep Peep here, and a Peep Peep there: An Easter-themed snack for a Cub Scouts meeting

For weeks our first grader has been reminding me that soon it would be our turn to bring the snack to Cub Scouts. I haven’t focused much on it, but he has been taking it very seriously.Our turn came the Wednesday before Easter—Spy Wednesday—so I suggested we should bring pretzels.

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April 6, 2017