Knocking At the Door Again
Maureen O'Brien
October 29, 2021
Doors are such a large part of our lives and yet we never really think about them when we pass through them.
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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).
Telling of You, O God
Maureen O'Brien
October 16, 2021
Often we keep our faith hidden away, but simply telling of God’s help brings light to the world. Today, don’t hesitate to share the truth of how your faith has guided you.
Our Blessed Little Flower
Maureen O'Brien
October 1, 2021
Honor St. Thérèse of Lisieux today by thinking of all the small things you do to try to be the best and most loving person you can be.
Daybreak Decision
Maureen O'Brien
September 27, 2021
No matter how much we practice patience, no matter how much we pray, sometimes the morning arrives when we must take the action we’ve been contemplating—and it can be scary.
The Strings of Love
Maureen O'Brien
September 14, 2021
Think about the words of Mechthild of Magdeburg: “The Holy Spirit is our harpist/And all strings/Which are touched in Love/Must sound.”
Solidarity with the Sick
Maureen O'Brien
August 19, 2021
Who is struggling with some physical ailment in your life? It could be mental health, as well. Today, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Grieving Under Empty Skies
Maureen O'Brien
August 6, 2021
Grief cannot be outrun. Let today’s prayer both honor your mourning and remind you of the joy in God’s heart.