Like a Deer Who is Longing
Maureen O'Brien
September 1, 2023
Reflect Reflect on the opening of Psalm 42, “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you.” What do you
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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).
Problematic People
Maureen O'Brien
August 22, 2023
Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.
Prayer for Couples
Maureen O'Brien
August 15, 2023
No matter our own relationship status, we all benefit from supporting other couples growing in their love.
Hospitality Everywhere
Maureen O'Brien
July 25, 2023
Reflect For St. Francis, hospitality was an essential component of faith. Today, think about your definition of “hospitality”. Pray As I go about my day,passing
The Gift of Listening
Maureen O'Brien
July 9, 2023
Reflect Think of the people in your life who really listen to you. How can you be more like them? Pray God I know that
I Am the Light
Maureen O'Brien
July 5, 2023
Reflect Today, reflect on the beautiful passage from John 8:12: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,
Helpers Along the Way
Maureen O'Brien
June 25, 2023
Reflect St. Teresa of Avila wrote that Christ has no hands on earth but ours. Do you think of your hands as being Christ’s? Pray