Tree Pietas
Maureen O'Brien
March 2, 2021
I’m now a seeker of these tree pietas, because they remind me of how the psalms catch me.
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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).
God Hears Our Cries
Maureen O'Brien
March 1, 2021
What the psalms began to teach me is to stay true to my human grief, to articulate it, to bring the fear and frustration straight to God.
The Ashes That Blow
Maureen O'Brien
February 17, 2021
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.
Yesterday’s Footsteps
Maureen O'Brien
January 24, 2021
There are times we are pulled toward thoughts of the past and replaying regretful events over and over in our minds. May this prayer help you let go into today.
Wide Open
Maureen O'Brien
January 22, 2021
When we pray we ask for help–because we need it. May today’s prayer give you the strength to keep seeking.
Facing the Ordinary
Maureen O'Brien
January 5, 2021
We sometimes feel a lack of spirit in the overwhelming necessity of everyday tasks. Consider inviting God into your repetitive duties.
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