Moments of Grief
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 6, 2024
Sometimes we think of grief as something we experience and then move on. The truth is, though, there is no timeline for grief.
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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.
Let’s Play
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 29, 2024
Later this summer we will watch the best athletes in the world compete in the summer Olympics in Paris. And while most of us are not as athletically gifted as those in the games, we still can experience the enjoyment that can be brought by engaging in some type of competition.
Dear Reader: A Call for Civil Discourse
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 25, 2024
Regardless of our political leanings, we must all remember that we need each other to move forward. St. Francis and the Franciscan spirit can help along the way.
Faith and Family: A Parental Gut Check
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 25, 2024
So many firsts and lasts flying at you can elicit a lot of emotions and reflection. It certainly has for me.
The Power of Tears
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 22, 2024
In her novel Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte provides a different perspective on that thinking. She writes: “Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive.”
Breath of Life
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 11, 2024
Given the amount of stressful situations in the world today and probably in our own personal lives, it’s no wonder we’re all in need of a good, deep breath.
Faith and Family: Learn with Me
Susan Hines-Brigger
May 24, 2024
If there’s anything I’m 100 percent certain about, it is the fact that there are so many things I still need to learn more about.