Embracing New Seasons
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 23, 2025
My favorite time of year has always been autumn. I love watching the colors of the trees erupt into blazing colors of orange, red, and yellow.
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Susan Hines-Brigger
Susan Hines-Brigger is an executive editor of St. Anthony Messenger magazine. She has worked at Franciscan Media for 30 years. She and her husband, Mark, are the parents of four children, and grandparents of one.
Medicine of Mercy
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 23, 2025
There are a lot of people who could use some “medicine of mercy,” and our faith is calling us to provide it.
Reclaiming Unity
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 11, 2025
There are times in our lives when we are drawn together by tragedy. 9/11 was one of those events. Twenty-four years later, that unity seems to be gone. How do we reclaim it?
Bridging the Digital Divide
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 4, 2025
Every day many, of us spend hours on our phones, computers, or other electronic devices. Many of the advances it has brought can be life-changing. But all of this technology can also have a dark side.
Work of Our Hearts
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 1, 2025
All workers–from the top executive to the farm workers to the mom caring for her children—bring their hearts and souls into their work. And for that we give thanks.
A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 17, 2025
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump triumphantly signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law shortly after it was passed by Congress, following a long and contentious journey in the House and Senate.
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 16, 2025
Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.