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Maureen O'Brien

Maureen O'Brien's award-winning short stories and poems have been published widely in magazines and anthologies. She lives in Connecticut, where taught creative writing to teenagers for 25 years. She holds an MA in creative writing and a BA in philosophy and religion. She is the author of What Was Lost: Seeking Refuge in the Psalms and Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God’s Love (Franciscan Media).
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Everyday Holiness

Maureen O'Brien May 27, 2025

In times of frustration and doubt we can feel unseen, forgetting the value of our small actions toward both people and the creatures of the earth.

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Open the Door to Joy

Maureen O'Brien May 14, 2025

How has your life been influenced by suggestions from people from your own faith community? Can you practice one of those suggestions today?

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Outgoing Calls

Maureen O'Brien May 2, 2025

Sometimes we forget to reach out to those we care about. Make that call today. Trust that the spirit will guide you to say the exact right thing.

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