Words Matter
Patricia Breen McNeil
September 23, 2026
The words we use to other people, they matter. What kind of language are we using toward ourselves and other people?
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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/
Mercy That Never Ends
Patricia Breen McNeil
September 8, 2026
The mercy of God is unending and yet sometimes that is hard for us to accept. Pope Francis once said, “God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.”
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.
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.