Medicine of Mercy
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 23, 2025
There are a lot of people who could use some “medicine of mercy,” and our faith is calling us to provide it.
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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.
Reclaiming Unity
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 11, 2025
There are times in our lives when we are drawn together by tragedy. 9/11 was one of those events. Twenty-four years later, that unity seems to be gone. How do we reclaim it?
Work of Our Hearts
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 1, 2025
All workers–from the top executive to the farm workers to the mom caring for her children—bring their hearts and souls into their work. And for that we give thanks.
A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 17, 2025
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump triumphantly signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law shortly after it was passed by Congress, following a long and contentious journey in the House and Senate.
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 16, 2025
Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.
The Community of Family
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 23, 2025
At the heart of each family is love. We must continue to uncover that love for each other every day.
Grace and Understanding
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 8, 2025
These days, compassion seems to be in short supply. In truth, now is when we need it the most.