In Praise of Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Maureen O'Brien
April 1, 2026
Reflect The Stations of the Cross are such a foundational part of our faith, and outdoor stations are especially moving as we walk them within
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Maureen O'Brien
Maureen O'Brien's most recent book with Franciscan Media reflects on the miracle of the loaves and fishes, finding hope and healing in today's broken world. "Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God’s Love" is now available wherever audiobooks are sold. Narrated by the author, this offering of spiritual accompaniment can be found at maureenobrienwriter.com.
Finding and Following
Maureen O'Brien
March 26, 2026
Reflect The path of Jesus is one of perpetual, beautiful movement. As a shepherd, he will find us, no matter how far away and lost
Armor of Light
Maureen O'Brien
March 18, 2026
Reflect In Romans 13:11 we read the words “throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”. The first synonyms for
Throughline of Doves
Maureen O'Brien
March 11, 2026
Reflect In all four canonical gospels, as John the Baptist is baptizing Jesus, the Holy Spirit alights as a dove (Mt 3:13-17, Mk 1:9-11, Lk
Our Lady of Champion
Maureen O'Brien
March 6, 2026
There is only one Church-approved apparition of Mary in the United States. Our Lady of Champion, in gleaming light among autumnal trees, appeared three times to Adele Brise in Champion, Wisconsin, in 1859.
Put Down the Stones
Maureen O'Brien
March 4, 2026
Reflect In Brother Mike Johnson’s podcast “A Franciscan Heart in the World” he reflects on John 8:1-11. This scripture invites us to see our own
Songs of Roses
Maureen O'Brien
February 26, 2026
Reflect Recently, in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, I bought a dozen pink roses, and as the buds have blossomed, I’ve been captivated by