In Search of Serenity
Patricia Breen McNeil
August 5, 2026
Each time I pray the words of the Serenity Prayer, I am reminded of how I am not in control of my life or the people and situations around me.
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Patricia Breen McNeil
Patty Breen is a lay minister working in Catholic healthcare living in Southeastern Michigan. A writer and improv actor, she also holds a master's degree in pastoral ministry. Her website is https://patriciabreen.net/
Talk Less, Listen More
Patricia Breen McNeil
July 16, 2026
Reflect My grandmother had a wisdom nugget she would share from time to time: “There is a reason God gave us one mouth and two
The Holy Family, Refugees
Patricia Breen McNeil
June 18, 2026
September 29 is known as the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. May we not forget what the Holy Family endured while finding ways to work for greater justice for those fleeing their country.
Breaking Down Barriers
Patricia Breen McNeil
May 25, 2026
Reflect One of the saddest realizations of our current culture is how polarized we Americans have become—politics, faith, how we treat people different than us.
Be Like Simon
Patricia Breen McNeil
May 18, 2026
Simon is a reminder for us to show up and be with those who need help carrying the load of suffering in their lives.
What’s In a Name?
Patricia Breen McNeil
March 1, 2026
Too often, the fast-paced haze of life has us whirling at a speed where we feel like we’re moving so quickly from one thing to the next.
Strong Women, Bold Ideas
Patricia Breen McNeil
January 4, 2026
There is no one way to be a woman of vibrant faith. St. Clare is one among many reminders that female saints are strong women with ideas on what it means to radically follow Jesus.