A Shared Responsibility
Patricia Breen McNeil
June 28, 2024
The shared responsibility of our common home is one that is in dire need of attention.
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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/
A Celebration for Freedom
Patricia Breen McNeil
June 19, 2024
The word “Juneteenth” is a combination of the month of June and the 19th, which is the day in 1865 when the Union Army established full authority over the state of Texas.
A Call to Joy for Pride Month
Patricia Breen McNeil
June 12, 2024
Sometimes it can feel difficult to feel accepted and loved for who we are. For our LGBTQIIA+ friends, colleagues, and family members, there often is much hurt and pain for them.
Fighting Racism
Patricia Breen McNeil
May 21, 2024
St. Katharine Drexel was born into a wealthy Philadelphia family in 1858. She founded an order of nuns and helped found the first Black Catholic university—Xavier University in New Orleans.
Forgiveness Is a Process
Patricia Breen McNeil
May 9, 2024
Forgiveness is not a one-time event or even a quick remedy. Forgiveness is a choice, a process, and a desire for which we can ask.
Be an Agent of Peace
Patricia Breen McNeil
April 19, 2024
The well-known hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Patricia Breen McNeil
March 9, 2024
When Jesus called Peter out of the boat, Peter literally stepped outside his comfort zone. When life calls us to be brave let’s not get hung up on the outside elements.