Less Is More
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 28, 2025
Many people equate the holiday season with presents and material goods. We must remember, though, that the true focus of the season is the gift of Christ’s birth.
Posts from:
Susan Hines-Brigger
Susan Hines-Brigger is an executive editor of St. Anthony Messenger magazine. She has worked at Franciscan Media for 30 years. She and her husband, Mark, are the parents of four children, and grandparents of one.
Seek the Quiet
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 7, 2025
Find a quiet place to go and sit—even if it’s just for a few minutes. If you can’t get away, try to watch a video or listen to a recording of some soothing nature sounds for a few minutes.
Unhappy Holidays
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 28, 2025
How do you celebrate Jesus’ birth when you are being dragged down by the reality of death and suffering?
What Do I Need to Hear?
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 23, 2025
We should all stop and listen in terms of both our faith and our everyday lives. There might be something very important that we need to hear.
Countering Violence
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 7, 2025
While incidents of violence range in scope and size, they all leave damage and suffering in their wake. Such violence stands in sharp contrast to the beauty of life that God created.
Loving Ourselves
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 26, 2025
We all have times in our lives when we get down on ourselves. It might be about the way we look, something we did or said, or what we see as personal weaknesses.
Embracing New Seasons
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 23, 2025
My favorite time of year has always been autumn. I love watching the colors of the trees erupt into blazing colors of orange, red, and yellow.