Gather Up the Fragments
Maureen O'Brien
March 10, 2023
Reflect In the “Multiplication of the Loaves” Jesus fed the crowd, and when there was bread left over he instructed, “Gather the fragments.” Think of
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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).
Mapping the Everyday Sacred
Maureen O'Brien
March 9, 2023
I rely on certain passages from the psalms as my daily guide; most essentially, the words from Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp for
Journey Toward Rebirth
Maureen O'Brien
March 9, 2023
Reflect During the weeks of Lent, we embrace the sorrowful mystery of Christ’s death, knowing we are always journeying toward rebirth. Pray Dear Jesus, Throughout these
Give Thanks for the Emptiness
Maureen O'Brien
March 8, 2023
I walked last night down past the houses until there was only a wildlife refuge, dunes on the left, empty beach on the right. It
Like a Firefly
Maureen O'Brien
March 7, 2023
It’s late July. The Northeast is rolling with the peapod-scent of cornstalks rising and clouds reflect with perfect symmetry in the stillness of the reservoirs.
Jesus and Abundance
Maureen O'Brien
March 2, 2023
Reflect Today ponder the words of John 10:10: “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. I am the good
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