Blog Archives - Page 20 of 56 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 4, 2019

A prayer gathering for a baby on the way, chaperoning a field trip, dipping chocolate, and more (7 Quick Takes)

If you have come to one of my parties, you know that what I focus my energy on are the favors, inviting people the morning of the event, designing veggie trays, and scrambling to get the rest of the food together at the last minute.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

May 2, 2019

A surprise package from a friend

A few weeks ago our friend Annie traveled to Israel to visit family there. Her airplane landed there on Palm Sunday, and she even texted me from the airport to tell me she was there.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

May 2, 2019

The four kinds of helpers: A parable from the kitchen

Most of all, ask yourself, “what role should I play in serving God?” The answer is simple. Show up and give everything you've got.

Robyn BarberryBlog, Unconditional

April 29, 2019

Sixteen candles

Sixteen years ago today our niece was born! She was my very first niece (or nephew), and becoming an aunt brought tremendous joy.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 25, 2019

Easter moments, a forgotten lunch, egg dyeing, bunnies for dessert, and more (7 Quick Takes)

At Ash Wednesday Mass, our family was asked to carry up the gifts. Then on Easter Sunday, our family was asked again.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 24, 2019

Beautiful Holy Week processions in Italy inspire faith

It was completely rewarding to watch these hundreds of parishioners so devoted to their town parishes as they reenacted Jesus’ crucifixion.

Suzanna Molino SingletonBlog, Snippets of Faith

April 24, 2019

The Ratzinger Diagnosis

The Pope Emeritus did the Church a service by offering a diagnosis of the abuse crisis that should be taken seriously by anyone serious about healing the wounds inflicted on the Body of Christ by the abuse of Holy Orders for wicked, self-indulgent purposes.

George WeigelBlog, The Catholic Difference

April 19, 2019

The power of a conversation

On Good Friday it is hard to see the beauty through the darkness and the grief. On Good Friday it is finished. We have faith. We know that Easter will bring incredible joy. We know that not all is lost—that life wins out over death, that love overcomes all evil.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

April 19, 2019

Five ways to keep Jesus in Easter

Here are a few ways we can exercise our faith and have a little Easter fun.

Robyn BarberryBlog, Unconditional

April 18, 2019

Seeing abortion

In 1850, lots of good and thoughtful people defended the institution of slavery. Now, only insane people would. In 2019, lots of decent and thoughtful people defend the pro-choice position. One can only hope that these recent laws, and this viscerally disturbing film, will hasten the day when only insane people would.

Bishop Robert BarronBlog, Word on Fire

April 16, 2019

Looking for love this Holy Week

You can sit back and watch. You can join the screaming crowds. Or you can walk right beside Jesus, moment by moment, day after day, of this powerful, emotional journey.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window