Rita Buettner, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

February 22, 2020

Please don’t give up social media for Lent

During Lent, people are spiritually hungry. We are in the desert, and it can be a lonely and dark time—this time of repentance, this season with no alleluias. By remaining active on social media—or even approaching it more intentionally—you have the opportunity to help others see and connect with Christ in a new way.

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February 20, 2020

Our Lenten prayer basket, tiramisu, The Crown, cake pops, and a surprise in the mail (7 Quick Takes)

Ash Wednesday is next week, so sometime before now and then, we will fill our Lenten prayer basket.

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February 18, 2020

How to prepare for the best Lent yet

In these days before Lent begins, you—like me—might be trying to figure out what to give up or take on for the 40 days that lie ahead. I still haven’t decided, but these are some questions I am considering.

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February 13, 2020

A Valentine’s Day proposal, chicken soup with rice, sending valentines, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Sixteen years ago today, John asked me to be his wife during a beautiful dinner at the Candlelight Inn in Catonsville, Md.

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February 11, 2020

Small acts of love can mean the most

I often think that the small actions, the little kindnesses, are the ones that touch your heart in a special way.

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February 9, 2020

The $8 bridesmaid dresses

My mother and I still laugh about how she bought the dresses before we were even engaged—and without me or any of the hypothetical future bridesmaids there.

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February 9, 2020

Our first dance: Can’t help falling in love with you

You give your whole life, your whole self, to each other every day—and you accept the gift of your spouse in return.

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February 7, 2020

How I met my husband, sickness in the house, brownies, family time, my cousin Sheila, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Have I ever told you how I met my husband?

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February 7, 2020

With the spread of the coronavirus, be on guard against racism

As coronavirus spreads around China and starts to reach other parts of the world, we need to be on guard not to let fear of a new disease translate into racist comments and actions against Asian-Americans.

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