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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.

Faith and Family for May 2: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Susan Hines-Brigger April 28, 2021

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that he is the true vine and they are the branches.

The Ultimate Storyteller

Susan Hines-Brigger April 24, 2021

There are certain books you read that stick with you. It might be the subject matter, the time of your life when you read it, or the way that the story was told.

Give Me Strength

Susan Hines-Brigger April 24, 2021

Everyone we know is struggling with some type of burden in his or her life. No matter what, it takes courage to face down those challenges.

Faith and Family for April 25: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Susan Hines-Brigger April 21, 2021

In this week’s Gospel, Christ tells the disciples the story of the Good Shepherd.

painting of the disciples and Mary in the upper room at pentecost

Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church

Susan Hines-Brigger April 15, 2021

You are cordially invited to a birthday party!
When: Pentecost
Where: Your Parish
Why: To Celebrate the Church’s Birthday

Are you confused by this invitation? Did you know that the feast of Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church? It is called that because Pentecost is when the apostles went out among the people and began spreading Jesus’ message, thus establishing the beginning of the Church.

You Are Loved

Susan Hines-Brigger April 11, 2021

So often we are kind to others, yet we do not extend that same kindness to ourselves. We should see ourselves with the same loving eyes as our Creator does.