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
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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.
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
Tenderness for the Tiny
Maureen O'Brien
February 23, 2026
Reflect In Isaiah 42:3 we read, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench.” These beautiful, clear
‘Not Me, but God’
Maureen O'Brien
February 19, 2026
And the miracles, all of them, move forward, as miracles do, and this new one, a boy who believed, who chronicled miracles about holy bread.
Symbols of Our Faith
Maureen O'Brien
February 18, 2026
From blessing ourselves with holy water to praying a rosary, our rituals and sacramental objects enhance our spiritual lives. Sit quietly and reflect on the things that are bringing you closer to God.