Precious Porziuncola
Maureen O'Brien
August 4, 2026
Reflect The Porziuncola, the breathtaking little chapel within St. Mary of the Angels is Assisi, is one of the utmost places that holds the spirit
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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.
Reflect on God’s Light
Maureen O'Brien
July 21, 2026
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.
Prayers for All Eight Billion
Maureen O'Brien
July 9, 2026
One of the most used words today is “divided.” And yet the word Catholic (from the Greek) means “through the whole” and “worldwide.”
Prayer for All Mothers
Maureen O'Brien
July 1, 2026
Because motherhood requires women to offer so much of their own spirits, it can lead to feeling depleted.
A Rose in Full Bloom
Maureen O'Brien
May 22, 2026
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.
A Prayer For Sleep
Maureen O'Brien
April 23, 2026
Reflect So many of us struggle to get a simple good night’s sleep. We are pulled awake in the dark by worries about our lives,
Peace Walk
Maureen O'Brien
April 20, 2026
Reflect When the Buddhist monks walked 2,300 miles across the U.S. spreading a message of peace, and inspired so many to go within, I kept