LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Columnist
The Murrays are parishioners at St. Thomas More in Decatur. Readers may write them at lorrainevmurray@yahoo.com. Lorraine Murray's books are available at www.lorrainevmurray.com.
Lorraine & Jeff Murray
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Celebrating New Life In Our Parishes
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Untying The Knots That Paralyze Us
Thursday, March 28, 2013
A Thief’s Prayer—And A Deathbed Conversion
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Red Designer Shoes—And Other Rumors About The Pope
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Who Wears The Crown Of Thorns?
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Shedding Christ’s Light On Tragic News
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Another Sunday In The Land Of Memories
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Surviving Christmas With Sanity Intact
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Discovering A Secret Kingdom In The Heart
Thursday, November 22, 2012
At Thanksgiving, Grateful For My Catholic Faith
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Prayer For The Dark Months: Let God Be God
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Uncle Johnny And The Secret Of Strawberry Jam
Thursday, October 11, 2012
What Can We Really Say To Jesus?
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Meeting Jesus In A Distressing Disguise
Thursday, September 13, 2012
‘Dear Lord, Why Did You Choose Me?’
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Message From A Smiling Madonna
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Advice 101 For Catholic College Students
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Flannery O’Connor And The Hardest Lesson Of All
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Lessons I Failed To Learn In My Younger Years
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Reasons People Avoid Confession
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Seven Reasons To Be Thankful For Faithful Priests
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Unraveling The Mystery Of Suffering
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Seven Ways The Devil Sabotages Lent
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Jesus In Unexpected Places
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Note To Self: Avoid These Lenten Traps!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
A Reluctant Pilgrim At Lourdes
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Christ On The Road To Life
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
A Manger Moose - And Other Christmas Confessions
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Lucy Brightens Dark Days Of Advent
Thursday, November 10, 2011
‘I Can’t Stand The Music’—And Other Excuses
Thursday, October 27, 2011
A Broken Watch, A Hungry Soul—And A Wake-Up Call
Thursday, October 13, 2011
‘Catholics Aren’t Christians’ – And Other Common Myths
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Is God Still In Control Of The World?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
What The Squirrels Taught Me About God
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
The Lion At The Foot Of The Altar
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Spiritual Direction On A Back Road In Florida
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Reflections On A Rescue: ‘What If I Had Stayed Home?’
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A Cabin, A Loft And A Troubled Heart
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Two Cousins, Two Miracles—And An Unforgettable Visit
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Latest Apparition Of Mary—Our Front Yard!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Man Called Papa: A Reflection Of God’s Mercy
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Jesus In The Eyes Of Mary Magdalene
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Saying ‘Yes’ To God: Flannery O’Connor And Mary Ann
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Doubting The Devil Is Dangerous
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
‘Lord, Please Make Sure I Take The Right Exit!’
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
A Salute To Manly-Man Catholics!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Shocking Truth About St. Francis
Thursday, September 16, 2010
With Jesus, There Is Always A Way Home
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Holding The Dream In Our Hearts
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Seeing Christ In The World’s Rejects
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The Big Question: ‘What Do Women Want?’
Thursday, July 8, 2010
‘We Will Do Anything To Get To Jesus’
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Savoring A ‘God Moment’ At The Beach
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Marriage Provides Opportunities For Holiness
Thursday, May 13, 2010
A Secret Recipe For Befriending God
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Dream Of Pontius Pilate’s Wife
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Removing Our Masks Before Jesus
Thursday, April 1, 2010
No Gold Stars On My Lenten Report Card
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thanking St. Joseph With Pasta, Pastries And Prayers
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Watch Out For Lenten Landmines
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Lenten Resolution: Stop Trying To Control People
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Searching For Jesus In Great Anxiety
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Revealing Secrets Of The Heart
Thursday, January 7, 2010
What If Jesus Knocked On The Door?
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Santa Remains Symbol Of Generosity And Love
Thursday, December 10, 2009
‘Don’t Let Go Of My Hand, Lord!’
Thursday, November 26, 2009
‘Lord, Help Me! Here Comes The Christmas Train!’
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Aging Is Part Of Christ’s Cross
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Language Muddles Abortion Debate
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Shower Of Love Celebrates Greatest Gift Of All
Thursday, September 17, 2009
It Takes a Village To Shape a Christian Heart
Thursday, September 3, 2009
God Pursues Us, But We Have To Stop Running
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Natural Wonders Give Glimpses Of Heaven
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Prayers For The Man I Call ‘Brother’
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My Summer Vacation With Flannery O’Connor
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Priests Bring Light of Christ Into Our Hearts
Thursday, May 28, 2009
