Faith and Family for November 14: Lesson of the Fig Tree
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 10, 2021
This week, Jesus uses the example of a fig tree to explain the way in which the son of man will come.
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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.
Healing Waters
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 4, 2021
I’m not a fan of water. Our bad relationship started in my youth while I was taking swim lessons. I was taking the lessons because my mom, who was afraid of water and never learned to swim, wanted to make sure that my sisters and I would be safe anytime we were around water.
Faith and Family for November 7: The Poor Widow's Contribution
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 3, 2021
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds that the small donation of a widow was greater than the large sums of money donated by the wealthy.
Searching for Joy
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 22, 2021
There may not be a lot of things to laugh at or be joyful about these days. But it’s at these difficult moments that we should look for joy and laughter.
Faith and Family for October 24: The Blind Bartimaeus
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 20, 2021
In this week’s Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary time, we hear the story of Bartimeaus, a blind man, who has his sight restored by Jesus.
Roads Less Traveled
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 15, 2021
“Where are you taking us?” This is a refrain often heard on our family vacations from both the kids in the back of the van and even sometimes me from the front seat.
Faith and Family for October 17: Ambition of James and John
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 13, 2021
In this week’s Gospel, James and John ask to be seated beside Jesus in his Glory, only to be reminded that they are called to be servants for others.