Gentleness of You
Maureen O'Brien
March 22, 2024
Can we begin the morning in the most gentle way possible? Simply being? Just knowing in the silence that God is already here.
Posts from:
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).
Prayer for Children amid War
Maureen O'Brien
March 3, 2024
There is a profound powerlessness in seeing how the world’s wars impact children, the most vulnerable of all. It’s unimaginable, what they are enduring.
Unfailing and Steadfast
Maureen O'Brien
February 21, 2024
The beauty of being human is to turn to our spiritual ancestors, to cherish what they left behind, what remains.
The Canticle of Mary
Maureen O'Brien
February 19, 2024
The Blessed Mother brings us so much joy and peace. Reflect on how she has been there for you, offering you a mother’s love and comfort.
Nothing Can Separate Us
Maureen O'Brien
February 10, 2024
Today, reflect on the incredible power of the words from Romans 8:38–39.
One Candle Lighting Another
Maureen O'Brien
January 29, 2024
Throughout the day, we encounter a variety of people who may be strangers. May this prayer support you in knowing that what you give to all brightens the world.
A Hidden River
Maureen O'Brien
January 23, 2024
It is a natural part of our faith journey to not always be able to feel God, especially when something is weighing on our hearts.