Franciscan Synod: A Time to Listen
Susan Hines-Brigger
March 23, 2025
Franciscan charism, lifestyle, and mission—those were the three things discussed at the recent Franciscan synod.
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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.
A Teaching Moment
Susan Hines-Brigger
March 18, 2025
We can become complacent regarding different aspects of our lives, never traveling outside of what we already know.
Reaching Out to Others
Susan Hines-Brigger
March 4, 2025
Each of us, throughout our lives, will encounter challenging times where we need someone we can turn to for help and support.
Dear Reader: The Beauty of Change
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 24, 2025
Every spring, I am amazed when I watch the world begin to wake up from its long winter slumber and once again bring forth its beauty.
A Lenten Journey toward Hope
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 24, 2025
Sometimes in life there can be two totally unrelated things that, upon closer look, are actually connected.
We All Suffer
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 18, 2025
No matter the scope, we all suffer in some way. That’s good to remember when we are interacting with people in our daily lives.
Finding Our Purpose
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 4, 2025
No matter what we do with our lives, there is always a purpose to our work. Just like every piece of a puzzle is important to the finished picture, our personal contribution is essential.