Rita Buettner, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

January 29, 2020

A better sense of time

Every morning is the same. We’re hurrying through breakfast and lunch-packing and shoe-finding and rushing to get out the door to get to school.

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January 28, 2020

The gift of presence in the face of grief

There were tears as people shared memories and spoke about what the past year has been like. But there were also smiles. There was peace. And there was connection—with God and with one another.

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January 23, 2020

5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes)

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do.

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January 21, 2020

An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit

I don’t really know what’s going on with this whole #Megxit situation—though I have to admit I am a fan of the hashtag. I just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone.

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January 17, 2020

Olives, a lesson from Annie’s mom, a forgotten trumpet, and a flat tire (7 Quick Takes)

Our pediatrician once told our children that you need to try a new food 16 or 17 times before you can decide that you don’t like it.

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January 15, 2020

The little plant that (maybe) could

I’m just not good with plants. I’m not sure whether they don’t care for me or I’m just not destined for plant greatness, but my plants never survive.

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January 13, 2020

Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening

As I’m walking across the parking lot, I sense that something is different, but I can’t put my finger on it.

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January 10, 2020

Soup for January, the beauty of a sky and snow, a new hoverboard, an Epiphany house blessing, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Something about January puts me in a soup mood. This week I made Italian wedding soup.

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January 8, 2020

My favorite thing to do when it snows

When I hear snow is coming, I can’t wait to start baking.

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January 4, 2020

Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to St. Anthony’s Shrine

Maybe 2020 will simply be a year to be open and receptive to how God wants us to experience His love, wherever we are.

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January 3, 2020

Still celebrating Christmas, homemade donuts, and hopes for the New Year (7 Quick Takes)

Are you still celebrating Christmas? It’s only the 10th day of Christmas, and the Three Kings haven’t yet arrived. Our tree is still up, and we have been exchanging final gifts with friends and baking cookies.

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