Our Blessed Little Flower
Maureen O'Brien
October 1, 2021
Honor St. Thérèse of Lisieux today by thinking of all the small things you do to try to be the best and most loving person you can be.
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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.
Daybreak Decision
Maureen O'Brien
September 27, 2021
No matter how much we practice patience, no matter how much we pray, sometimes the morning arrives when we must take the action we’ve been contemplating—and it can be scary.
The Strings of Love
Maureen O'Brien
September 14, 2021
Think about the words of Mechthild of Magdeburg: “The Holy Spirit is our harpist/And all strings/Which are touched in Love/Must sound.”
Solidarity with the Sick
Maureen O'Brien
August 19, 2021
Who is struggling with some physical ailment in your life? It could be mental health, as well. Today, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Grieving Under Empty Skies
Maureen O'Brien
August 6, 2021
Grief cannot be outrun. Let today’s prayer both honor your mourning and remind you of the joy in God’s heart.
The Unfurling
Maureen O'Brien
July 24, 2021
Think about the big and small ways you have received the miracle of healing in your life. How have your relationships with God, friends, coworkers, or family been repaired?
Hope for a Fractured World
Maureen O'Brien
July 11, 2021
Take a break today from the burden of the day’s news, and the cacophony of social media. In that stillness, let the soft healing of the Holy Spirit fill in those spaces where you usually find worry.