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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 over 28 years. She and her husband, Mark, are the parents of four children, and grandparents of one.

It ‘s Time to Speak Up about Sexual Harassment

Susan Hines-Brigger January 4, 2018

Look at any newspaper, magazine, or any type of social media these days, and you would be hard-pressed to not find some story or post about sexual assault or harassment. The floodgates opened last October after The New York Times published allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Soon after, the pool of those being accused quickly widened, ranging from actors to politicians to corporate executives. Every day it seems there’s another headline highlighting yet another allegation.

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What Do You Stand For?

Susan Hines-Brigger December 26, 2017

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out? ” You could say that quote from Dr. Seuss summed me up when I was growing up. To say I had a very individual style is an understatement.

At an age when most girls were busy playing dress-up and fixing their hair, my hair was covered with a baseball hat. While my friends were playing with Barbies, I was outside tossing a tennis ball against the side of our house. And when my friends covered their walls with posters of the latest teen heartthrobs, I was putting up posters of football great Walter Payton.

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Box of Joy Ministry

Susan Hines-Brigger November 24, 2017

This Catholic outreach program delivers Christmas gifts—and smiles—to children in developing countries.

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Surrounded by Saints

Susan Hines-Brigger October 31, 2017

Outside in my garden is a statue of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. I also have a few items depicting Saint Fiacre, the patron of gardeners. But if you were to ask me who the real patron saint of my garden is, I would have to say that it’s my Aunt Ellie.

Now mind you, I have no delusions that my Aunt Ellie will ever be canonized a saint. Nor will most of the people I so dearly love. But when I’m looking for inspiration, consolation, answers or support, those are the people to whom I most often turn.

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Halloween and Its Christian Roots

Susan Hines-Brigger October 31, 2017

The true origins of Halloween lie with the ancient Celtic tribes who lived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. For the Celts, November 1 marked the beginning of a new year and the coming of winter.

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