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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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A Rose in Full Bloom

Maureen O'Brien August 22, 2025

When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace.  Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a rosary we ask Mary to pray for us–50 times. 

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Homecoming

Maureen O'Brien August 18, 2025

Henri Nouwen writes, “We are already in the House of God. We are already breathing God’s breath. Let’s stay there and listen carefully.”  Can you reflect on these words, feel their comfort?

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Holiness in Hospitals

Maureen O'Brien July 25, 2025

Reflect  It’s understandable why we fear hospitals, for ourselves, and our loved ones.  But at some point, we all end up there. Think back to

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God’s Light

Maureen O'Brien July 18, 2025

Take a moment today and reflect on how God’s light has been there for you or your loved ones during these times of distress.

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Seeking Serenity 

Maureen O'Brien July 16, 2025

When headlines of injustice weigh us down, where do we turn? This week,  I had a conversation with a dear friend about the state of the world, and we ended up agreeing about the power of the Serenity Prayer:

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